Idol
An idol is a man-made object that is worshiped in some way. More specific terms include: Worship
Cult image, a religion-neutral term for a man-made object that is venerated for the deity, spirit or daemon that it embodies or represents.
Idolatry, a term used in religion for the non-monotheism worship of cult images, termed idols.
Idolization, (verb: to idolize): as an excessive admiration, devotion, envy or attachment to a person or thing.
Murti, a point of focus for devotion or meditation in Hindu and Buddhist religion (not always man-made).
Entertainment
American Idol, the nickname for the popular reality competition
Teen idol, a popular celebrity "worshipped" by teenagers.
Japanese idol, a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor.
Billy Idol, English rock musician.
The iDol, Japanese comedy movie.
Idoling!!!, a Japanese female idol group.
"Idol", an episode of the television show Power Rangers: SPD.
Matinee idol, an adored film or theater star
Idoli, a Serbian new wave band from the early 1980s.
The Reality Competition
Idol series, one of several television shows that give formerly unknown persons an opportunity to become stars. The Idol series is a television phenomenon that started in the United Kingdom and has since spread around the world - Australia, Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, India, the United States, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden South Africa, West African countries, Indonesia, and many other countries.
Pop Idol, the original Idol series which began in United Kingdom.
"Idol" is also the nickname for the American Idol series airing in the United States.
Other
Brad Cain, a professional wrestler known as Lodi and Idol.
Idol (philosophy), one of several concepts developed by various philosophers.
Idol Records, a record label.
IDOL, meta software developed by Autonomy Corporation.
See also
Divinization
Translation
The word "Idol" occurs as such in the following languages: English, German, Polish.
Translation(s) in other languages: Korean: 아이돌, Russian: Кумир.
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