heliolatry

[ hee-lee-ol-uh-tree ]

noun

1. worship of the sun.

heliolatry

/ ˌhiːlɪˈɒlətrɪ /

noun

1. worship of the sun

Derived Forms

• ˌheliˈolater, noun
• ˌheliˈolatrous, adjective

Other Words From

• heli·ola·ter noun
• heli·ola·trous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heliolatry¹

First recorded in 1820–30; helio- + -latry

Example Sentences

The heliolatry organized principally for political ends by the Incas of Peru, stands alone in the religions of the red race.

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