heliolatry

[ hee-lee-ol-uh-tree ]

noun
  1. worship of the sun.

Origin of heliolatry

1
First recorded in 1820–30; helio- + -latry

Other words from heliolatry

  • he·li·ol·a·ter, noun
  • he·li·ol·a·trous, adjective

Words Nearby heliolatry

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How to use heliolatry in a sentence

  • The heliolatry organized principally for political ends by the Incas of Peru, stands alone in the religions of the red race.

    The Myths of the New World | Daniel G. Brinton

British Dictionary definitions for heliolatry

heliolatry

/ (ˌhiːlɪˈɒlətrɪ) /


noun
  1. worship of the sun

Derived forms of heliolatry

  • heliolater, noun
  • heliolatrous, adjective

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