anthropolater
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/ænˈθrɑːpəˌleɪtər/
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/ænˈθrɒpəˌleɪtə/
worshipper of humans
Etymology
'anthropolater' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'anthr4dps' meaning 'human' and 'latreia' meaning 'worship'.
'anthropolater' developed from the Greek compounds ('anthr4dps' + 'latreia') that produced Neo-Latin/English formations such as 'anthropolatry' (the practice or belief), with English agentive suffix '-er' added to form 'anthropolater' (one who practices or performs the worship).
Initially formed to denote the concept 'worship of humans' (as in 'anthropolatry'); the agent noun form 'anthropolater' has retained the sense 'a person who worships humans'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who worships or idolizes other humans; a worshipper of human beings.
The dictator was treated as an anthropolater by his followers.
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Last updated: 2025/08/26 00:01