1. people who worship idols or images as gods
Usage: plural of idolater
2. people who show excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The ancient idolaters built temples to honor their stone gods.
• Religious leaders condemned the idolaters for their practices.
• The prophet spoke against the idolaters in the neighboring kingdoms.
• Modern idolaters might worship celebrities or material possessions.
• The fans were such idolaters that they followed the band everywhere.
• Critics called them idolaters of technology and social media.