statolatry
/ (steɪˈtɒlətrɪ) /
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noun
rare the act or practice of idolizing the state
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Word Origin for statolatry
C19: from state + -latry
Words nearby statolatry
statoblast, statoconium, statocyst, statohm, statokinetic reflex, statolatry, statolith, stator, statoscope, statotonic reflexes, statto
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