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idol meaning in Tamil

தெய்வச்சிலை

/ˈaɪ.dl̩//ˈaɪ.dl̩/

idol in Tamil: தெய்வச்சிலை. In English, idol means a graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

Tamil words for idol

தெய்வச்சிலை

English meaning of idol

  1. noun A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
  2. noun A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
  3. noun A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
  4. noun An eidolon or phantom; a misleading or elusive image or representation.

Full definition of idol

idol in a sentence

  • Tom Cruise is his idol.
  • Sachin Tendulkar is Rohan's idol.

Synonyms of idol

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Questions about idol in Tamil

What is the meaning of idol in Tamil?
Idol in Tamil is தெய்வச்சிலை.
idol என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Idol: தெய்வச்சிலை.
What does idol mean in English?
Idol means a graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

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Tamil words from Tamil Wiktionary: idol (page history and authors). English meanings adapted from Wiktionary: idol (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Tamil words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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