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fire-worship

fire-worship

9.9
To treat fire as a god or holy thing
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪərˌwɜrʃɪp/
translation icon : culto al fuego
  • The ancient Persians practiced fire-worship as part of their religion.

Examples

  • The tradition of fire-worship continues among some communities today, especially during special festivals.

  • Scholars have studied the rituals associated with fire-worship in Zoroastrianism.

  • Some ancient civilizations practiced fire-worship as a central part of their religion.

  • Many cultures have a history of fire-worship.

  • Some ancient civilizations practiced fire-worship as a central part of their religion.

  • The tradition of fire-worship continues among certain communities during special ceremonies.

  • In Zoroastrianism, fire-worship is considered essential for spiritual purification.

Synonyms

pyrolatry
vsfire-worship
  • Specialized
9.9

Worship of fire as a god or holy thing

highlights this practice mainly in specific religions and ancient cultures

Surface Forms

fire-worship singular
fire-worships plural

Morphology

fire-worship = fire + worship (transparent) = fire + worship

Direct, literal compound of 'fire' + 'worship' which an average learner can interpret as 'worship of fire'.

Etymology

Fire-worship is made of the two plain words fire and worship, and worship used to mean 'worth' or 'honor'. So fire-worship is giving 'honor' to fire, treating fire as a god or a holy thing.