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idols

idols is the plural of idol.

Meaning of idol

Noun

idol (plural idols)

  1. A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
    • 20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues, yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship deuils, and idoles of golde, and siluer, and brasse, and stone, and of wood, which neither can see, nor heare, nor walke:
      21 Neither repented they of their...1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Revelation 9:20–21
  2. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
    Synonyms:
    icon, star, superstar
  3. (Asia) A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
    • Tom Cruise is his idol.
  4. (obsolete) An eidolon or phantom; a misleading or elusive image or representation.

Phrases with idols

Questions about idols

What is idols the plural of?
Idols is the plural of idol.

Words near idols in the dictionary

  1. idolomania
  2. idolon
  3. idolons
  4. idolopoeia
  5. idolous
  6. idols
  7. idolum
  8. idolworshipper
  9. idom
  10. Idomenean
  11. Idomeneus

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