lordolatry

noun

lord·​ol·​a·​try

lȯ(ə)rˈdälə‧trē,

lȯ(ə)ˈ-,

-ri

plural -es

: adulation of a lord because of his rank or title

the extent and prevalence of lordolatry in this country

—W. M. Thackeray

Word History

Etymology

lord entry 1 + -o- + -latry

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