nature worship
noun
a system of religion based on the deification and worship of natural forces and phenomena.
love of nature.
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Nearby words
- nature reserve,
- nature strip,
- nature study,
- nature trail,
- nature walk,
- nature's call,
- nature-nurture controversy,
- natured,
- naturism,
- naturist
Origin of nature worship
First recorded in 1865–70
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