hagiolatry
- noun
- /ˈheɪɡiˌɑːlədri/
- Specialized
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hagiolatría
- The Reformation challenged the hagiolatry that had become common in medieval Europe.
Examples
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His studies focus on the origins and development of hagiolatry in early Christianity.
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Some critics accused the church of promoting hagiolatry along with its other traditions.
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Many believe in hagiolatry.
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Is hagiolatry important?
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His studies focus on the origins and development of hagiolatry in early Christianity.
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Some critics accused the church of promoting hagiolatry along with its other traditions.
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The Reformation challenged the hagiolatry that had become common in medieval Europe.
Synonyms
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7.8
Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way
An act of worship that treats saints or holy people like gods
Antonyms
How Devotional
Surface Forms
Morphology
hagiolatry = hagiology (opaque) = hagio + latry
The roots 'hagio' and 'latry' are not standalone English words, and their meanings are not transparent to an average learner without specialized knowledge.
Etymology
Hagiolatry comes from Greek parts hagio- 'holy' and -latry 'worship', the same -latry you find in idolatry. So hagiolatry means the worship of saints.