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Bibliolatry Bib·Li·Ol·A·Try Noun Worship Biblio  See  Books Latry

Title Bibliolatry
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
bib·li·ol·a·try
noun
⇨ see 
bibliolater
English Etymology
bibliolatry
  1763, "worship of books," from biblio- + -latry. Meaning "worship of the Bible" is from 1847.
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
bib·li·ol·a·try
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈälə.trē\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: biblio- + -latry
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

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