-latry

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

Origin of -latry

< Greek -latria. See latria, -y3

Words nearby -latry

-kinin, -lagnia, -lalia, -land, -lashed, -latry, -le, -lent, -lepsy, -less, -let

British Dictionary definitions for -latry

-latry

n combining form

indicating worship of or excessive veneration of idolatry; Mariolatry

Derived forms of -latry

-latrous, adj combining form

Word Origin for -latry

from Greek -latria, from latreia worship