necrolatry
The practice of worshipping or revering the deadThe practice of worshipping or revering the dead.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The practice of worshipping or revering the dead.
More definitions
- superstitious worship or veneration of the dead.
Origin
From necro- + -latry.From necro- + -latry.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivednecrolatrous
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable