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lordolatry

lordolatry

9.9
Too much admiration for people with high rank or title
  • noun
  • /lɔːrˈdɒlətri/
  • Archaic
: señorolatría
  • The historian criticized the era's rampant lordolatry, noting how titles commanded unearned respect.

Examples

  • His lordolatry blinded him to the failings of the aristocracy.

  • Many reformers sought to challenge the social effects of lordolatry in the old regime.

  • His lordolatry was evident in every conversation.

  • Many people practice lordolatry without realizing it.

  • His lordolatry prevented him from seeing the flaws in his beloved lord's policies.

  • Many reformers aimed to reduce the influence of lordolatry on society's decision-making.

  • The novel explored the theme of lordolatry as a way to critique the blind loyalty to the aristocracy.

Synonyms

adulation
vslordolatry
  • Formal
18 8.4

Too much praise that is not honest and meant to get approval

is admiration shown because of rank or title rather than flattery to gain favor
hero worship
vslordolatry
8 5.1

A very strong admiration for a famous person that ignores their faults

focuses on admiration because of high rank or title rather than fame
idolatry
vslordolatry
3 7.6

Very strong admiration for someone or something, often too much

focuses admiration on a person because of rank or title rather than general devotion
idolization
vslordolatry
  • US
1 6.8

Strong admiration that makes someone seem perfect

emphasizes reverence based on rank or title rather than general devotion

Antonyms

to disrespect
116 3.5

To show a lack of respect for someone

disdain
64 6.5

A feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect

How Admired

lordolatry
  • Archaic
9.9
idolatry
3 7.6
veneration
  • Formal
4 7.8
admiration
103 1.8
respect
996 1.0
esteem
221 3.6

Surface Forms

lordolatry singular
lordolatries plural

Morphology

lordolatry = lord (semi-transparent) = lord + olatry

The meaning is built from 'lord' plus the learned worship-related suffix '-olatry', but the suffix is not fully transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word lordolatry joins lord and the ending -latry, as in idolatry, where -latry means 'worship'. So lordolatry is 'worship' or extreme admiration of a lord because of his title or rank.