-latry
a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek meaning “worship” (idolatry); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (bardolatry).
Origin of -latry
1Words Nearby -latry
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British Dictionary definitions for -latry
-latry
n combining form
indicating worship of or excessive veneration of: idolatry; Mariolatry
Origin of -latry
1from Greek -latria, from latreia worship
Derived forms of -latry
- -latrous, adj combining form
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