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ecclesiolatry

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ec·​cle·​si·​ol·​a·​try | \ ə̇ˌklēzēˈälə‧trē, -eˌ- \
plural -es

Definition of ecclesiolatry

: excessive devotion to the church

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History and Etymology for ecclesiolatry

ecclesi- + -latry

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“Ecclesiolatry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecclesiolatry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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