idolatry

noun

Definition of idolatrynext
as in worship
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person fans of the team are well known for their idolatry of the quarterback

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“Idolatry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idolatry. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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