Synonyms & related words for idolatry

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of idolatry — including iconolatry, idolism, idolization, bibliolatry, worship, adoration. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to idolatry

Explore words related to idolatry — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include idolatrously, idolatrous, idolatress, idolater, idolizer, cultism, idolatrize, idolist. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for idolatry

Common synonyms for idolatry include iconolatry, idolism, idolization, bibliolatry, worship, adoration, monolatry, veneration — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does idolatry come from?

The word idolatry breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: idol-, from Greek eidolon (“image, form”); and -latr, from Greek latreia (“worship”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.