idol

n. image which is worshiped as a god; any deity other than God (Biblical); someone or something which is highly revered; fallacy

An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include: Cult image, a religion-neutral term for a man-made object that is venerated for the deity, spirit or daemon that it embodies or representsIdolatry, a term used in religion for the non-monotheism worship of cult images, termed idolsIcon, a representative image, sometimes considered sacredMurti, a point of focus for devotion or meditation in Hindu and Buddhist religion (not always man-made)Fetish, a natural object believed to have supernatural powers
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Noun
1. a material effigy that is worshipped as a god; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"
(synonym) graven image, god
(hypernym) effigy, image, simulacrum
(hyponym) golden calf
(derivation) idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere
2. someone who is adored blindly and excessively
(synonym) matinee idol
(hypernym) star, principal, lead
(hyponym) heartthrob
(derivation) idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere
3. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
(synonym) paragon, perfection, beau ideal
(hypernym) ideal
(hyponym) gold standard
(derivation) idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere

n. idol, image which is worshiped as a god; someone or something which is highly revered

n. idol, cult figure