Person on a pedestal (4)
I believe the answer is:
idol
'person on a pedestal' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Image of a god (not icon)" , "someone admirable" , "Pagan symbol" , "Effigy" , "A graven image or object of adoration" .)