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thaumatolatry

thaumatolatry

9.9
A belief that treats miracles with too much respect as if they were sacred
  • noun
  • /θɔːˌmætəˈlɑːtrɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : thaumatolatría
  • His fascination with relics occasionally slipped into outright thaumatolatry.

Examples

  • The historian noted an increase in thaumatolatry during periods of social upheaval.

  • Many followers engage in thaumatolatry during religious ceremonies.

  • Critics argued that the movement bordered on thaumatolatry rather than sincere faith.

  • The church was criticized for its thaumatolatry practices.

  • Critics argued that the movement bordered on thaumatolatry rather than sincere faith.

  • His fascination with relics occasionally slipped into outright thaumatolatry.

  • Many followers engage in thaumatolatry during religious ceremonies.

Synonyms

miracle-worship
vsthaumatolatry
9.9

Too much belief or praise for miracles that ignores core religious teachings

focuses on the excessive reverent attitude rather than the action

Antonyms

skepticism
  • US
124 5.1

A feeling of doubt about an idea or claim when there is not enough proof

disbelief
86 3.0

A feeling when you do not think something is true

How Devotional

thaumatolatry
  • Archaic
9.9

Surface Forms

thaumatolatry singular
thaumatolatries plural

Morphology

thaumatolatry = thauma + latry

The components 'thauma' and 'latry' are not standalone English words, making the meaning non-transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Thaumatolatry comes from Greek parts: thauma meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle' and -latry, the same ending as in idolatry, which means 'worship'. So, thaumatolatry is literally the worship or excessive praise of miracles.