bibliolater


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bib·li·ol·a·try

 (bĭb′lē-ŏl′ə-trē)
n.
1. Excessive adherence to a literal interpretation of the Bible.
2. Extreme devotion to or concern with books.
bib′li·ol′a·ter n.
bib′li·ol′a·trous adj.
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bibliolater

(ˌbɪblɪˈɒlətə)
n
1. (Bible) someone who reveres the Bible
2. a person who shows excessive admiration for a book
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bibliolater, bibliolatrist

a person who is excessively fond of books. See also bible.
See also: Books
a person who respects the Bible excessively and interprets it literally.
See also: Bible
-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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