1. a thing, usually an image, that is worshiped; a person or thing that is loved very much چیزی که ستایش می شود ، معمولاً یک نصویر ، شخص یا چیزی که خیلی محبوب است a. This small metal idol illustrates the art of ancient Rome. b. John Wayne was the idol of many young people who liked cowboy movies. c. Scientists are still trying to identify this idol found in the ruins.