Theolatry
/ˌθiː.əˈlæt.ri/noun
Worship of a god or deity.
Did you know?Theolatry is a learned formation from Greek roots, and its ending echoes other words for worship or service, showing how ancient languages built sacred vocabulary like spellwork.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
theos
“god, deity”
Ancient Greek
Greek
latreia
“service, worship, religious devotion”
Late Latin
Latin
theolatria
“worship of God; divine service”
Middle English / Early Modern English
English
theolatry
“worship of God or a deity”
Modern English
English
theolatry
“worship of a god or deity”
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