Mariolatry
[ mair-ee-ol-uh-tree ]
/ ˌmɛər iˈɒl ə tri /
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noun
excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, especially in forms appropriate to God.
veneration of women.
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OTHER WORDS FROM Mariolatry
Mar·i·ol·a·ter, nounMar·i·ol·a·trous, adjectiveWords nearby Mariolatry
Marini, Marino, Marinus I, Marinus II, Mario, Mariolatry, Mariologist, Mariology, Marion, marionette, Marion, Francis
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Mariolatry
Maryolatry
/ (ˌmɛərɪˈɒlətrɪ) /
noun
derogatory exaggerated veneration of the Virgin Mary
Derived forms of Mariolatry
Mariolater or Maryolater, nounMariolatrous or Maryolatrous, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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