Iconolatry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒ.lə.triː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iconolatry is a noun meaning The use of images as symbols that provide an inspiration and aid to worship.
Meaning
The use of images as symbols that provide an inspiration and aid to worship.
More Meanings
- The veneration of celebrities.
Example Sentences
The argument for iconolatry is that images aid worship.
She always had some star or celebrity that she was emulating. She tended towards iconolatry.)
Complementing the value system of luminosity and iconolatry surrounding Hitler, such shadows suggest the imprint of a story-telling agent, of narratorial scaffolding.
In the 1950s (his ascent was in 1953), 1960s, 1970s, and possibly beyond, he would surely have commanded supreme admiration, respect, and even iconolatry, especially in his native land.
Word Forms
- iconolatries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include icon, idolatry, symbololatry, idololatry, idolomancy, theolatry.
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