English Explanatory Dictionary

iconolatry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of images as symbols that provide an inspiration and aid to worship.
  2. The veneration of celebrities.

Pronunciation

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒ.lə.triː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-iconolatry.wav ī′-kə-nä′-lə-trē /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒ.lə.tɹi/

Word forms

iconolatry iconolatries

Etymology

From icono- + -latry.

Related words

icon iconoclasm iconoclast iconolater

Derived words

iconolatrous
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