Idol
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An idol is a man-made object that is venerated in some way. More specific terms include:
- Cult image, a neutral term
- Idolatry, a negative term used by Christians for the non-Christian worship of cult images, termed "idols"
- Icon, a representative image, sometimes considered sacred
- Murti, a devotional image in Hindu and Buddhist religion
- Fetish, a natural object believed to have supernatural powers
Idol may also mean:
- Idol (philosophy), one of several concepts developed by various philosophers
- Teen idol, a popular celebrity "worshipped" by teenagers
- Pop Idol and American Idol, television series that give formerly unknown persons an opportunity to become stars
- Japanese idol, a heavily promoted and merchandised singer or actor
- Billy Idol, a rock star
- Somebody a person looks up to