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idolatry in German

idolatry in German is Götzendienst, Abgötterei, Idolatrie — idolatry means the worship of a physical image or object as a god, treated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a serious religious offence.

idolatry in German

Götzendienst
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Abgötterei
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Idolatrie
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Götzenverehrung
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Bilderanbetung
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Bilderdienst
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
Bewunderung
noun
(figurative) The excessive admiration of somebody or something.
Vergötterung
noun
(figurative) The excessive admiration of somebody or something.

What does "idolatry" mean?

  1. noun The worship of a physical image or object as a god, treated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a serious religious offence.
    "The prophets repeatedly warned the people against idolatry."
  2. noun Excessive or uncritical admiration for a person or thing, to the point where it resembles worship.
    "Her idolatry of her older brother meant she never questioned his advice."
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idolatry in a sentence

  • The prophets repeatedly warned the people against idolatry.
  • Smashing the statues was framed as a purge of idolatry.
  • Her idolatry of her older brother meant she never questioned his advice.
  • The book criticises the modern idolatry of productivity.

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What is "idolatry" in German?

"idolatry" in German is Götzendienst, Abgötterei, Idolatrie. idolatry means: The worship of a physical image or object as a god, treated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a serious religious offence.

How do you use "idolatry" in a sentence?

Example: "The prophets repeatedly warned the people against idolatry." In German, "idolatry" is Götzendienst, Abgötterei, Idolatrie.

Are there other ways to say "idolatry" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "idolatry": Götzendienst, Abgötterei, Idolatrie, Götzenverehrung, Bilderanbetung, Bilderdienst.

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