IDOLISM

Etymology

Noun

idolism (countable and uncountable, plural idolisms)

(obsolete) The worship of idols.

Synonyms

• idolatry

Source: Wiktionary


I"dol*ism, n.

Definition: The worship of idols. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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