demonolatry

[ dee-muh-nol-uh-tree ]

noun

1. the worship of demons.

demonolatry

/ ˌdiːməˈnɒlətrɪ /

noun

1. the worship of demons

Other Words From

• demon·ola·trous adjective
• demon·ola·trous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonolatry¹

First recorded in 1660–70; demono- + -latry

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonolatry¹

C17: see demon , -latry

Example Sentences

These were the outward symbols of demonolatry and superstition invented by scheming priests as the fabric of their sacerdotalism.

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Not infrequently the fear of the devil was transformed into indifference, and sometimes even into demonolatry.

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The sacred vessels of the church are said to play an important part in demonolatry.

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In Singhalese demonolatry there are seven female demons of lust, popularly called the Madana Yaksenyo.

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It was pliant and amalgamated easily with local observances, in China with funeral rites, in Tibet with demonolatry.

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