Mariolatry
[ mair-ee-ol-uh-tree ]
noun
excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, especially in forms appropriate to God.
veneration of women.
Origin of Mariolatry
1Other words from Mariolatry
- Mar·i·ol·a·ter, noun
- Mar·i·ol·a·trous, adjective
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Associated words: Mariolatry, mariolater, hyperdulia, Ave Maria.
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British Dictionary definitions for Mariolatry
Mariolatry
Maryolatry
/ (ˌmɛərɪˈɒlətrɪ) /
noun
derogatory exaggerated veneration of the Virgin Mary
Derived forms of Mariolatry
- Mariolater or Maryolater, noun
- Mariolatrous or Maryolatrous, adjective
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