hagiolatry

[ hag-ee-ol-uh-tree, hey-jee- ]

noun
  1. the worship of saints.

Origin of hagiolatry

1
First recorded in 1800–10; hagio- + -latry

Other words from hagiolatry

  • hag·i·ol·a·ter, noun
  • hag·i·ol·a·trous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hagiolatry

hagiolatry

/ (ˌhæɡɪˈɒlətrɪ) /


noun
  1. worship or veneration of saints

Derived forms of hagiolatry

  • hagiolater, noun
  • hagiolatrous, adjective

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