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idole

idol

noun ee-DOL Rare

Origin: Greek 'eidolon' (image, phantom)

Usage Note

Idole is feminine and can mean both a religious idol and a pop-culture idol or icon. A devoted fan is sometimes called an adorateur of their idole. The verb idolâtrer means 'to idolize'.

Examples

"Cette chanteuse est l'idole de toute une génération."

Natural Translation

This singer is the idol of a whole generation.

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