zoolatry

zo·ol·a·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zoh-ol-uh-tree]
- /zoʊˈɒl ə tri/
- /zˈuːlətri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-ol-uh-tree]
- /zoʊˈɒl ə tri/

Definitions of zoolatry word

noun zoolatry the worship of or excessive attention to animals. 1
noun zoolatry The worship of animals. 1
noun zoolatry (esp in ancient or primitive religions) the worship of animals as the incarnations of certain deities, symbols of particular qualities or natural forces, etc 0
noun zoolatry extreme or excessive devotion to animals, particularly domestic pets 0
noun zoolatry worship of animals 0

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Origin of zoolatry

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; zoo- + -latry

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Parts of speech for Zoolatry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Zoolatry

zoolatry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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