bibliolatry

noun

bib·​li·​ol·​a·​try ˌbi-blē-ˈä-lə-trē 

plural -es

1

: extravagant devotion to or concern with books

2

: excessive veneration of or absolute dependence on a group of sacred writings as infallible

specifically : worship of the Bible

Word History

Etymology

biblio- + -latry

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Rhymes for bibliolatry

• idolatry