-latry

American  

1. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek meaning “worship” (idolatry ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (bardolatry ).

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-latry British  

combining form

1. indicating worship of or excessive veneration of

   idolatry

   Mariolatry

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Other Word Forms

• -latrous combining form

Etymology

Origin of -latry

< Greek -latria. See latria, -y ³

Example Sentences

On the evening of April 15, Olivier Latry, one of the world’s greatest organists, arrived at a hotel in Vienna ahead of a planned concert.

From New York Times

The soloists are the orchestra's emeritus organist, Olivier Latry, and its resident one, Jean-Willy Kunz.

From Los Angeles Times

The performance is suave and lush, with a powerful contribution from Mr. Latry.

From New York Times

Olivier Latry, organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, will perform works by J.S.

From Washington Post

The soloist is Olivier Latry, the organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

From Los Angeles Times