iconolatry

[ ahy-kuh-nol-uh-tree ]

noun
  1. the worship or adoration of icons.

Origin of iconolatry

1
First recorded in 1615–25; icono- + -latry

Other words from iconolatry

  • i·co·nol·a·ter, noun
  • i·co·nol·a·trous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for iconolatry

iconolatry

/ (ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlətrɪ) /


noun
  1. the worship or adoration of icons as idols

Derived forms of iconolatry

  • iconolater, noun
  • iconolatrous, adjective

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