-latry
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
indicating worship of or excessive veneration of idolatry, mariolatry
derived forms
word origin
-latry
suffix meaning “worship of,” in use in native formations from 19c. (e.g. bardolatry), from gk. -latreia “worship, service paid to the gods, hired labor,” related to latron “pay, hire,” latris “servant, worshipper.”
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