English Explanatory Dictionary

Mariolatry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Adoration or veneration of the Virgin Mary to an extent regarded as inappropriate or even idolatrous.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛːɹiˈɒlətɹi/ /ˌmæ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Mariolatry.wav /ˌmɛɹiˈɑlətɹi/

Word forms

Mariolatry Mariolatries Mariolatrie Maryolatry

Etymology

From Latin Marīa or English Mary (“the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ”) + -o- + -latry, modelled after idolatry. The English word is cognate with French mariolâtrie, Italian mariolatria, Late Latin mariolatria.

Synonyms

Marianolatry

Related words

Mariological Mariologist Mariology hyperdulia

Derived words

Mariolatrous
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