-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

Derived Forms

• -latrous, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry¹

< Greek -latria. See latria, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -latry¹

from Greek -latria, from latreia worship