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hagiolatry

[ hag-ee-ol-uh-tree, hey-jee- ]

noun

  1. the worship of saints.

hagiolatry

/ ˌhæɡɪˈɒlətrɪ /

noun

  1. worship or veneration of saints

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Derived Forms

  • ˌhagiˈolatrous, adjective
  • ˌhagiˈolater, noun

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Other Words From

  • hagi·ola·ter noun
  • hagi·ola·trous adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hagiolatry1

First recorded in 1800–10; hagio- + -latry

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Example Sentences

As a centre of hagiolatry, Venice now became second to Rome.

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