image-venerating
|im-age-ven-er-at-ing|
/ˈɪmɪdʒˌvɛnəreɪtɪŋ/
worshipping images
Etymology
'image-venerating' originates in Modern English as a compound of 'image' + the present participle 'venerating' (from 'venerate').
'venerate' originates from Latin 'venerari' meaning 'to worship, revere'; 'image' comes via Old French 'image' from Latin 'imago'. The compound form 'image-venerating' is a modern English formation combining these elements.
Individually, 'venerate' initially meant 'to regard with deep respect' and 'image' referred to a likeness or representation; together in the compound the meaning specialized to 'showing reverence specifically toward images'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing reverence for or worshipping images (especially religious icons); treating images with veneration.
Critics accused the ceremony of being image-venerating rather than true spiritual worship.
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