diabolatry
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A medieval scholar studies ancient texts on diabolatry in a candlelit library.
Definition
- Noun:
- The worship of devils; the acts or rites of worshiping devils: "Diabolatry" refers to the religious veneration, adoration, or worship of devils or demonic beings.
Usage
- Noun:
- "Diabolatry" is a formal and rare term, typically used in theological, historical, or anthropological contexts to describe practices considered heretical or antithetical to mainstream religions.
- It functions as a singular, uncountable noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The ancient text described rituals of diabolatry performed in secret.
- Accusations of diabolatry were often used to persecute minority sects.
- His research focused on the history of diabolatry in medieval Europe.
Advanced Usage
- "to be accused of diabolatry": to be charged with the crime of worshiping devils.
- The heretics were accused of diabolatry and sentenced by the Inquisition.
Variants and Related Words
- Diabolism (n): Belief in or worship of the devil; sorcery or black magic. While closely related, "diabolism" can have a broader meaning encompassing devil-worship and magical practices, whereas "diabolatry" is more strictly focused on the worship aspect.
- Demonolatry (n): The worship of demons. This is a near-synonym, though "demon" and "devil" can have nuanced differences in various belief systems.
- Satanism (n): The worship of Satan, often used in modern contexts. This is a more specific and contemporary term.
Synonyms
- Devil-worship: The most direct and common synonym.
- Demon worship: Worship of demons.
- Satanic worship: Worship of Satan.
Antonyms
- Theolatry: Worship of God or gods.
- Christolatry: Worship of Christ.
A medieval scholar studies ancient texts on diabolatry in a candlelit library.
Noun
- the acts or rites of worshiping devils