1. a person who worships idols or engages in idolatry
Usage: also spelled 'idolater'; often used in religious or historical contexts
2. a person who excessively admires or reveres someone or something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• Ancient idolators built temples to honor their gods.
• The historian studied the practices of idolators in pre-Christian societies.
• She was an idolator of the famous actor, collecting every film he made.
• Religious texts often condemned idolators for worshiping false gods.
• He became an idolator of technology, believing it could solve all problems.
• The museum displayed artifacts from idolators of various ancient civilizations.