idol

/หˆaษชd(ษ™)l/

IPA: /AY1 D AH0 L/

noun
  1. 1

    A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

  2. 2

    A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

  3. 3

    (originally Japan) Popular entertainer; usually young, captivating, attractive; and often female, with an image of being close to fans.

  4. 4

    An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/idol