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As nouns the difference between person and idol is that person is an individual; usually a human being while idol is a graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
A person who is highly revered, admired, beloved, or esteemed, (now) esp. a famous actor, athlete, musician, or other entertainer with a particularly devoted fan base. Also with possessive: a (famous) person who one considers worthy of particular admiration, devotion, or imitation; a person one looks up to.
IDOL definition: 1. someone who is admired and respected very much: 2. a picture or object that people pray to as…. Learn more.
An idol can be a religious image or a person who people admire and maybe even seem to worship. A statue of a Hindu god is a religious idol, but Madame Curie is an idol to aspiring scientists.
Definitions of 'idol'. 1. If you refer to someone such as a movie, pop, or sports star as an idol, you mean that they are greatly admired or loved by their fans. [...] 2. An idol is a statue or other object that is worshipped by people who believe that it is a god. [...]
idol. noun. /ˈaɪdl/. /ˈaɪdl/. a person or thing that is loved and admired very much. a pop/teen idol. the idol of countless teenagers. He has been my idol since I was a child. a fallen idol (= somebody who is no longer popular)
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An idol is an object or image, such as a statue, that is worshipped as the representation of a deity or god. The word idol can also refer to the deity or god that is being worshipped. The worship of such an idol is sometimes called idolatry (or idol worship) and the people who do it can be called idolaters. The adjective idolatrous can be used ...
