topolatry
Definition
Noun: The worship of places; the religious veneration or adoration of specific locations, sites, or geographical features.
Usage
This is a formal, specialized term used primarily in academic contexts such as religious studies, anthropology, and human geography. It describes a specific type of religious practice where sacredness is attributed to a physical place.
Examples
- The ancient civilization's topolatry was evident in the numerous shrines built at mountain springs.
- Scholars study topolatry to understand how cultures imbue landscapes with spiritual meaning.
- In some indigenous traditions, topolatry involves rituals performed at specific, revered locations in nature.
Advanced Usage
- Topolatric (adjective): Pertaining to or characterized by the worship of places.
- The topolatric practices of the community were centered on the ancestral river.
Variants and Related Words
- Topolatrous (adjective): Engaging in or relating to topolatry.
- Place-worship: A more common, descriptive synonym for topolatry.
Synonyms
- Place-worship
- Cult of place
- Locality veneration
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning related to religious practice and geography. It is not used in general contexts.
Related Idioms or Phrases
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using this specialized term.
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the worship of places
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