idool

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ydool, from Old French idole, from Latin idolum, from Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon, “image, idol”), from εἶδος (eîdos, “form”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /iˈdoːl/

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• Hyphenation: idool
• Rhymes: -oːl

Noun

idool n or m (plural idolen, diminutive idooltje n)

1. (chiefly derogatory) An idol, a statue or image that is the subject of worship.

   Synonyms: afgod, afgodsbeeld

2. An idol (one who is idolised).

Derived terms

• popidool

Related terms

• idolaat
• idolatrie