zo·ol·a·try (z - l  -tr )n. Worship of animals. zo·ol a·ter n.zo·ol a·trous adj. |
zoolatry [zəʊˈɒlətrɪ]
n
1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) (esp in ancient or primitive religions) the worship of animals as the incarnations of certain deities, symbols of particular qualities or natural forces, etc.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) extreme or excessive devotion to animals, particularly domestic pets
zoolater n
zoolatrous adj
zoolatry
the worship of animal gods. Cf. theriomorphism. Also called zootheism. — zoolater, n.
See also: Animals
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| Noun | 1. | zoolatry - the worship of animals worship - the activity of worshipping fish-worship, ichthyolatry - the worship of fish ophiolatry, serpent-worship - the worship of snakes |
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