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idolatry in Irish

idolatry in Irish is íolacht, íoladhradh — 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 Irish

íolacht
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.
íoladhradh
noun
(religion) The worship of idols.

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 Irish?

"idolatry" in Irish is íolacht, íoladhradh. 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 Irish, "idolatry" is íolacht, íoladhradh.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "idolatry": íolacht, íoladhradh.

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