Mariolatry

noun

Mar·​i·​ol·​a·​try ˌmer-ē-ˈä-lə-trē How to pronounce Mariolatry (audio)
ˌmā-rē-
: excessive veneration of the Virgin Mary
Mariolater noun

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mariolatry was in 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Mariolatry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mariolatry. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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