idol

US /ˈaɪ.dəl/
UK /ˈaɪ.dəl/
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1.

an image or representation of a god or deity to which religious worship is addressed

:
Ancient civilizations worshipped various idols.
The temple housed a large golden idol.
2.

a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered

:
She has always been my musical idol.
The young fans screamed for their pop idol.