necrolatry

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noun

The practice of worshipping or revering the dead.

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Meanings

nounnecrolatry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of worshipping or revering the dead.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
death cult

Origin

From necro- + -latry.

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APA

necrolatry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrolatry

MLA

“necrolatry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrolatry. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “necrolatry,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrolatry.

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