Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

idolator

noun

/ˈaɪ.də.lə.tər/

Definition

A person who worships idols or images as deities.

Examples

Over the years, the idolator’s loyalty to the pop star became a topic of discussion among his friends.
Many idolators visit the shrine each year to pay their respects to the deity represented in the statue.
In a modern context, some argue that being an idolator of celebrity culture can be detrimental to one’s self-esteem.

Meaning

Idolator refers to an individual who shows excessive devotion to a particular idol or image, often in a religious context, but it can also mean someone who admires or adores something or someone to an extreme degree.