episcopolatry

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “bishop”) +‎ -latry, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “worship”).[1]

Noun

episcopolatry (uncountable)

  1. Excessive devotion to bishops or the institution of episcopacy.

References

  1. ^ “episcopolatry, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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