bibliolatry
[ 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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM bibliolatry
bib·li·ol·a·ter, bib·li·ol·a·trist, nounbib·li·ol·a·trous, adjectiveWords nearby bibliolatry
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Example sentences from the Web for bibliolatry
Bibliolatry, bib-li-ol′at-ri, n. superstitious reverence for the Bible.
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British Dictionary definitions for bibliolatry
bibliolatry
/ (ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətrɪ) /
noun
excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible
extreme fondness for books
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