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iconolatry

American  
[ahy-kuh-nol-uh-tree] / ˌaɪ kəˈnɒl ə tri /

noun

  1. the worship or adoration of icons.

iconolatry British  
/ ˌaɪkɒˈnɒlətrɪ /

noun

  1. the worship or adoration of icons as idols

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Other Word Forms

  • iconolater noun
  • iconolatrous adjective

Etymology

Origin of iconolatry

First recorded in 1615–25; icono- + -latry

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