bibliolatry

American

[bib-lee-ol-uh-tree] / ˌbɪb liˈɒl ə tri /

noun

excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.
extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.

bibliolatry British

/ ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ /

noun

excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible
extreme fondness for books

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

bibliolatrist

noun
bibliolatrous

adjective
bibliolater

noun

Etymology

Origin of bibliolatry

First recorded in 1755–65; biblio- + -latry

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