noun a person who is excessively devoted to something or someone
The term 'idolater' may be used in literary works to describe characters who engage in idol worship or idolatrous practices.
In ancient civilizations, idolaters were common among those who worshipped various gods and goddesses represented by statues and images.
An idolater is someone who worships idols or images as deities, often in violation of religious beliefs.
Idolaters can be studied in the context of cultural practices and beliefs surrounding idol worship.
In literature and criticism, the term 'idolater' may be used to describe a writer who excessively worships or idolizes a particular person or thing.
In psychology, 'idolater' may be used to refer to a person who has an unhealthy or obsessive attachment to a particular idol or figure.
In religious studies, an 'idolater' is someone who worships idols or images, particularly in a way that goes against the tenets of their faith.
In the arts, a critic may use the term 'idolater' to describe someone who blindly praises or adores a particular artist or work without considering its flaws or limitations.