Arborolatry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑɹbɚˈɑlətɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arborolatry is a noun meaning The worship of trees.
Meaning
The worship of trees.
Example Sentences
The Seven Sins of Archaeology: (1) Mono-Arborolatry: Worshipping one particular tree above the forest[…]
It is now generally supposed that the forbidden fruit was a kind of citrus, but certain facts connected with arborolatry seem to me to disprove this opinion.
Trcesof this arborolatry still exist everywhere, both in Moslem and Christian countries; and even the Persians, who abhorred images as much as the Hebrews ever did, rendered homage to certain trees.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arbor, botanomancy, arborsculpture, arboret, dendromancy, arborcide.
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