idol
US /ˈaɪ.dəl/
UK /ˈaɪ.dəl/

1.
idolo, simulacro
an image or representation of a god or deity to which religious worship is addressed
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Ancient civilizations worshipped various idols.
Le antiche civiltà adoravano vari idoli.
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The temple housed a large golden idol.
Il tempio ospitava un grande idolo d'oro.