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-latry

  1. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek meaning “worship” ( idolatry ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( bardolatry ).


-latry

combining form

  1. indicating worship of or excessive veneration of

    idolatry

    Mariolatry

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Derived Forms

  • -latrous, combining_form:in_adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry1

< Greek -latria. See latria, -y 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry1

from Greek -latria, from latreia worship
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Example Sentences

On the evening of April 15, Olivier Latry, one of the world’s greatest organists, arrived at a hotel in Vienna ahead of a planned concert.

The soloists are the orchestra's emeritus organist, Olivier Latry, and its resident one, Jean-Willy Kunz.

The performance is suave and lush, with a powerful contribution from Mr. Latry.

Olivier Latry, organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, will perform works by J.S.

The soloist is Olivier Latry, the organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

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