hagiolatry

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

noun

1. the worship of saints.

hagiolatry

/ ˌhæɡɪˈɒlətrɪ /

noun

1. worship or veneration of saints

Derived Forms

• ˌhagiˈolatrous, adjective
• ˌhagiˈolater, noun

Other Words From

• hagi·ola·ter noun
• hagi·ola·trous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hagiolatry¹

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

Example Sentences

As a centre of hagiolatry, Venice now became second to Rome.

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