Mariolatry

Meaning

Noun

Adoration or veneration of the Virgin Mary to an extent regarded as inappropriate or even idolatrous.

Related

Broader meaning words

parthenolatry

Origin

From Latin Marīa or English Mary + -o-, modelled after idolatry. The English word is cognate with French mariolâtrie, Italian mariolatria, Late Latin mariolatria.

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