idol

Значение (Английский)

  1. A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
  2. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
  3. A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
  4. (obsolete) An eidolon or phantom; a misleading or elusive image or representation.

Частота

C1
Произносится как (IPA)
/ˈaɪ.dəl/
Этимология (Английский)

In summary

From Middle English ydole, from Old French idole, from Latin idolum, from Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon, “image, idol”), from εἶδος (eîdos, “form”), from Proto-Indo-European *wéydos (“seeing, image”), from *weyd- (“to see”). Doublet of aidoru, eidolon, and idolum and related to idea.

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