idolatry
idolatry /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tri/ aep /-ˈdɑː.lə-/ noun [U] OFTEN DISAPPROVING
1 F0 very great admiration or respect for someone, often too great: » The youngster makes no attempt to conceal his idolatry of his team-mate.» Newton was revered to the point of idolatry.2 F0 the act of praying to a picture or object as part of a religion: » Father Brown considers the notes and flowers left near the statue to be close to idolatry. |