bibliolatrous
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- adjective
- /ˌbɪbliˈɑːlətrəs/
- Formal
- He was described as bibliolatrous for his literal interpretation of every biblical passage.
Examples
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His bibliolatrous views often overshadowed other interpretations.
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Some critics view the group's bibliolatrous beliefs as a barrier to open discussion and change.
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A bibliolatrous approach can sometimes hinder broader religious understanding.
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Many critics argue that being bibliolatrous limits spiritual growth.
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His bibliolatrous views led him to interpret every word of the Bible literally.
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She found his bibliolatrous attitude towards scripture both inspiring and limiting.
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The group displayed bibliolatrous behavior, often prioritizing the text over personal experience.
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Morphology
bibliolatrous = bibliolatry (semi-transparent) = biblio + latr + ous
Formally analyzable as bibliolatry + -ous, but the combining forms 'biblio-' and '-latr-' are specialized/Greek-derived and not obvious to average B1 learners.
Etymology
The word bibliolatrous comes from biblio- meaning 'book' and a part that means 'worship', much like the word idolatrous. So a bibliolatrous person is one who 'worships the book', which is why the word means showing too much reverence for the Bible.