mariolatry

Mar·i·ol·a·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mair-ee-ol-uh-tree]
- /ˌmɛər iˈɒl ə tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mair-ee-ol-uh-tree]
- /ˌmɛər iˈɒl ə tri/

Definitions of mariolatry word

noun mariolatry excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, especially in forms appropriate to God. 1
noun mariolatry veneration of women. 1
noun mariolatry exaggerated veneration of the Virgin Mary 0
noun mariolatry veneration of the Virgin Mary, when regarded as carried to an idolatrous extreme 0
noun mariolatry (Christianity) Worship (latria) of the Virgin Mary, i.e. more than the veneration which may be considered appropriate. Used to disparage the Roman Catholic practice of veneration of Mary. 0

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Origin of mariolatry

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; Mary + -o- + -latry

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Parts of speech for Mariolatry

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mariolatry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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