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Definition of idolatrous

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ADJECTIVE:
  1. Of or having to do with idolatry.
  2. Given to blind or excessive devotion to something: "The religiosity of the [group] is self-righteous and idolatrous. It perceives no virtue in its opponents and magnifies its own" (Christopher Lasch).
  3. Constituting idolatry.


OTHER FORMS:
i·dola·trous·ly(Adverb), i·dola·trous·ness(Noun)


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