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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Origin of Mariolatry

First recorded in 1605–15; Mary + -o- + -latry

OTHER WORDS FROM Mariolatry

Mar·i·ol·a·ter, nounMar·i·ol·a·trous, adjective

Words nearby Mariolatry

Marino, Marinol, Marinus I, Marinus II, Mario, Mariolatry, Mariologist, Mariology, Marion, marionette, Marion, Francis

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How to use Mariolatry in a sentence

But even if the Virgin Mary were referred to in these paintings it would prove nothing in favour of modern Mariolatry.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
The testimony of the early Christian inscriptions is not less strikingly opposed to the modern Mariolatry of the church of Rome.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
These holy women, who were held in very great esteem, prepared the way for the reception of Mariolatry.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2)|John William Draper
The Virgin Mary, especially, became the refuge in time of need, and this gave rise to the shameful "mariolatry."
Life of Luther|Gustav Just

On the other hand it is undeniable that the later Mariolatry has one of its roots in the parallel between Eve and Mary.
History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack

British Dictionary definitions for Mariolatry

Mariolatry

Maryolatry

/ (ˌmɛərɪˈɒlətrɪ) /

noun

derogatory exaggerated veneration of the Virgin Mary

Derived forms of Mariolatry

Mariolater or Maryolater, nounMariolatrous or Maryolatrous, adjective

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