angelolatry
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/ˌeɪndʒəˈlɑːlətri/
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/ˌeɪndʒəˈlɒlətri/
worship of angels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelolatry' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel' and 'latreia' meaning 'worship'.
Historical Evolution
'angelolatry' was formed in modern English from the Greek roots 'angelos' and 'latreia', entering English via ecclesiastical Latin as 'angelolatria'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worship of angels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the worship of angels.
Angelolatry was condemned by the early church as a form of idolatry.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 01:36