Idolatry
/ˈaɪ.də.lə.tri/noun
The worship of idols or images as divine.
Did you know?Idolatry has roots in ancient rituals where physical representations were believed to house divine spirits, intertwining faith with tangible forms.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
εἰδωλολατρία (eidololatria)
“The worship of images or idols.”
Late Latin
Latin
idololatria
“Worship of idols, derived from Greek.”
Old French
Old French
idolatrie
“The practice or act of idol worship.”
Middle English
Middle English
idolatrie
“The act of worshiping idols, often viewed negatively by monotheistic religions.”
Modern English
English
idolatry
“The worship of physical representations or idols, often criticized in religious contexts.”