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-latry

  1. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek meaning “worship” ( idolatry ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( bardolatry ).

-latry

combining form

  1. indicating worship of or excessive veneration of

    idolatry

    Mariolatry

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Derived Forms

  • -latrous, combining_form:in_adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry1

< Greek -latria. See latria, -y 3

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry1

from Greek -latria, from latreia worship

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