zoolatry
Americannoun
noun
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(esp in ancient or primitive religions) the worship of animals as the incarnations of certain deities, symbols of particular qualities or natural forces, etc
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extreme or excessive devotion to animals, particularly domestic pets
Other Word Forms
- zoolater noun
- zoolatrous adjective
Etymology
Origin of zoolatry
Example Sentences
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Their native mythology was not without traces of zoolatry.
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De Brosses, very unluckily, confused zoolatry with other superstitions under the head of Fetichism.
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Remnants of the old Semitic zoolatry perpetuated themselves until the end of paganism and even later.
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The notices of each will explain more fully the religion of the people, and especially that system of zoolatry which so extensively prevailed.
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De Brosses, very unluckily, confused zoolatry with other superstitions under the head of Fetichism.
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