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Idolization: meaning, definitions and examples

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idolization

 

[ aɪˌdɒləˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social media

The act of blindly adoring and worshiping a celebrity or public figure, often to an excessive degree. Idolization can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment when the idol's true nature is revealed.

Synonyms

adulation, hero-worship, worship

Examples of usage

  • Her idolization of the pop star led her to believe that he could do no wrong.
  • The idolization of influencers on social media can create an unhealthy obsession among their followers.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

The worship and reverence of idols or images as representations of deities in certain religions. Idolization is a common practice in some ancient and traditional belief systems.

Synonyms

adoration, veneration, worship

Examples of usage

  • Idolization of gods and goddesses was an integral part of ancient Greek religion.
  • The idolization of saints in Catholicism involves prayers and offerings to their statues.

Translations

Translations of the word "idolization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 idolatria

🇮🇳 पूजा

🇩🇪 Vergötterung

🇮🇩 idolatri

🇺🇦 ідолопоклонство

🇵🇱 idolatria

🇯🇵 偶像崇拝

🇫🇷 idolâtrie

🇪🇸 idolatría

🇹🇷 putperestlik

🇰🇷 우상화

🇸🇦 عبادة الأوثان

🇨🇿 idolatrie

🇸🇰 idolatria

🇨🇳 偶像崇拜

🇸🇮 idolizacija

🇮🇸 skurðgoðadýrkun

🇰🇿 пұтқа табыну

🇬🇪 კერპთაყვანისმცემლობა

🇦🇿 bütpərəstlik

🇲🇽 idolatría

Etymology

The word 'idolization' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'idolus', meaning 'idol' or 'image'. The suffix '-ization' is used to form nouns denoting a process, action, or result. The concept of idolization has been present throughout history, from ancient idol worship to modern-day celebrity culture. It reflects humanity's tendency to idealize and worship figures of admiration and reverence.

See also: idol, idolater, idolatry, idolize, idols, idyllic.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,279, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.