veneração — meaning in English

English meaning

• cult noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
• idolatry noun The worship of a physical image or object as a god, treated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a serious religious offence.

Senses

veneração is used for these senses in English:

• cult (religion) The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
• idolatry (figurative) The excessive admiration of somebody or something.

cult — full definition

1. noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
2. noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.

idolatry — full definition

1. noun The worship of a physical image or object as a god, treated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a serious religious offence.
2. noun Excessive or uncritical admiration for a person or thing, to the point where it resembles worship.

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