Revered figure (4)
'revered figure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "A graven image, or a hero" , "False god" , "As before, fake" , "One much admired" , "something to be revered" .)
'revered figure' is the definition.
(an icon is a celebrated figure)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for icon that I've seen before include "Religious painting in Greek Orthodox Church" , "Adult butterfly" , "Uncritically admired object" , "A sacred painting or mosiac" , "Computer-screen symbol" .)