English word idol comes from Proto-Indo-European *weydstos, Ancient Greek (to 1453) εἴδω
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *weydstos | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | knowledgeable |
| εἴδω | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| εἶδος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| εἴδωλον | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| idolum | Latin (lat) | (Late Latin, Christianity) idol. Image, form, especially a spectre, apparition or ghost. |
| idole | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| idol | English (eng) | (Japan) Young manufactured performers (especially female) who aim to become popular via the formation of musical groups and be a general part of the entertainment industry.. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.. A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power. |