Definition

An excessive devotion to the Bible or a literal interpretation of it, often to the point of idolizing it. It can also refer to an extreme love or concern for books in general.

Example

His bibliolatry was evident in the way he treated every book as sacred.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term bibliolatry?

Yeah, it refers to having an excessive devotion to books, right?

Exactly! Some people take it to a whole new level with their collections.

I guess it's similar to how others feel about religious texts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bibliolatry is formed from "biblion" (from Greek, meaning book) and "-latry" (from Greek "latreia", meaning worship). The word describes the excessive worship or veneration of books, particularly sacred texts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'biblion' meaning book and '-latry' meaning worship — this helps you remember that bibliolatry refers to the worship of books.

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