cosmolatry
- noun
- /ˈkɒzməˌleɪtri/
- Her poetry reflected a kind of cosmolatry, revering the universe as a living presence.
Examples
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The priest taught that cosmolatry was misguided, insisting on the worship of a single deity instead.
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The ancient Egyptians engaged in cosmolatry when worshipping the sun.
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Ancient philosophers sometimes promoted cosmolatry alongside traditional religion.
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Many cultures practice cosmolatry in their rituals.
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Many cultures throughout history have embraced cosmolatry to honor the universe and its mysteries.
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In her book, she explores cosmolatry as a modern approach to spirituality, emphasizing the beauty of the cosmos.
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The philosophy of cosmolatry allows people to connect with the universe beyond traditional religious frameworks.
How Devout
Surface Forms
Morphology
cosmolatry = cosmo + latry
The meaning is largely compositional ('cosmo-' + '-latry' = worship of the cosmos), but it is not fully transparent to average learners because '-latry' is a rare learned suffix.
Etymology
Cosmolatry comes from cosmo- meaning 'universe' and -latry meaning 'worship', the same ending you see in idolatry. So cosmolatry means the worship of the universe as something divine.