Idolatry (noun)

1. The worship of idols or false gods.
2. Excessive admiration or adoration of something or someone.

Origin:

The word "idolatry" is derived from the latin word "idolatria" formed by combining the word "idolum" meaning an image or statue and the suffix "-tria" meaning worship. it refers to the worship of idols or false gods, and also refers to excessive admiration or adoration of something or someone.

Examples:

1. The ancient civilization was guilty of idolatry by worshipping multiple gods.
2. His idolatry of the famous actor was evident in the way he imitated him.
3. The idolatry of money was one of the reasons for the downfall of the society.
4. The idolatry of beauty was a trap that many fell into.
5. The idolatry of power led to the corruption of the government officials.