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idolatrous


idol·a·trous

adj \ī-ˈdä-lə-trəs\

Definition of IDOLATROUS

1
: of or relating to idolatry
2
: having the character of idolatry <the religion of idolatrous nationalism — Aldous Huxley>
3
: given to idolatry
idol·a·trous·ly adverb
idol·a·trous·ness noun

First Known Use of IDOLATROUS

circa 1500

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