-latry


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

Origin of -latry

1
<Greek -latria.See latria, -y3

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British Dictionary definitions for -latry

-latry

n combining form
  1. indicating worship of or excessive veneration of: idolatry; Mariolatry

Origin of -latry

1
from Greek -latria, from latreia worship

Derived forms of -latry

  • -latrous, adj combining form

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