astrolatry

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Definition

Noun: - The worship of planets or stars: The religious veneration, adoration, or devotion directed towards celestial bodies such as planets and stars.

Usage
  • This is a formal and specific term used primarily in academic, historical, or religious studies contexts to describe ancient or historical religious practices.
  • It functions as a subject or object in a sentence.
Examples
  • As Subject:
    • Astrolatry was common in several ancient Mesopotamian cultures.
  • As Object:
    • The historian wrote a thesis on the prevalence of astrolatry in the ancient world.
  • With Prepositions:
    • The transition from astrolatry to more abstract forms of worship marked a significant shift.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in contrast with other forms of worship (e.g., idolatry, heliolatry) to specify the object of veneration.
  • It can appear in discussions about the origins of astronomy in religious observation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Astrolater (noun): A practitioner or adherent of astrolatry.
    • The astrolaters prayed to the morning star.
  • Astrolatrous (adjective): Pertaining to or characterized by astrolatry.
    • Astrolatrous rituals were carefully timed with celestial events.
Synonyms
  • Sabaism: (Historical) Worship of the heavenly hosts or spirits associated with celestial bodies.
  • Star-worship: A more direct, non-academic synonym.
Antonyms
  • Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
  • Secularism: The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
Notes
  • Astrolatry is distinct from astrology, which is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as influencing human affairs. Astrology may have roots in or be associated with astrolatry, but they are not the same concept.
Noun
  1. the worship of planets or stars

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