Idolatry Definition & Meaning

idolatry
noun
  1. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
  2. the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God

"Idolatry" in song lyrics

See how idolatry is used in real songs:

  • "And made no apology for the obvious idolatry"
    K-Rino — Grand Deception
  • "Let not my love be call'd idolatry,"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CV
  • "admiration and idolatry"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "idolatry"

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