Idolater

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdɑːlətər/

Definitions of idolater

noun a person who is excessively devoted to something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 She is an idolater of pop music, always listening to the latest hits.

A2 As an idolater of fashion, she follows all the latest trends.

B1 The celebrity's biggest idolater was a young fan who followed their every move.

B2 The cult leader had a group of devoted idolaters who worshipped him as a god.

C1 The idolater was so obsessed with their idol that they built a shrine in their honor.

C2 The idolater's devotion to their idol bordered on fanaticism, leading them to extreme actions.

Examples of idolater in a Sentence

formal The idolater was devoted to worshiping multiple gods.

informal I heard that guy is a total idolater, always praying to his idols.

slang Don't be such an idolater, it's just a silly superstition.

figurative She was an idolater when it came to her favorite celebrity, always following their every move.

Grammatical Forms of idolater

• past tense: idolatered
• plural: idolaters
• comparative: more idolatrous
• superlative: most idolatrous
• present tense: idolaters
• future tense: will idolater
• perfect tense: have idolatered
• continuous tense: is idolatering
• singular: idolater
• positive degree: idolater
• infinitive: to idolater
• gerund: idolatering
• participle: idolatered

Origin and Evolution of idolater

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'idolater' originated from the Greek word 'eidōlolatrēs', which combines 'eidōlon' (idol) and 'latrēs' (worshiper).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to refer to someone who worships idols, the term 'idolater' has evolved to also describe someone who excessively admires or worships a person or thing.