bibliolatry

[ bib-lee-ol-uh-tree ]

noun
  1. excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.

  2. extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.

Origin of bibliolatry

1
First recorded in 1755–65; biblio- + -latry

Other words from bibliolatry

  • bib·li·ol·a·ter, bib·li·ol·a·trist, noun
  • bib·li·ol·a·trous, adjective

Words Nearby bibliolatry

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How to use bibliolatry in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for bibliolatry

bibliolatry

/ (ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ) /


noun
  1. excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible

  2. extreme fondness for books

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