astrolatry


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astrolatry

(æsˈtrɒlətrɪ)
n
(Celestial Objects) a reverence for, devotion to, or deification of celestial objects
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astrolatry

the worship of the heavenly bodies. Also called Sabaism. — astrolater, n.
See also: Astronomy
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Noun1.astrolatry - the worship of planets or starsastrolatry - the worship of planets or stars  
worship of heavenly bodies
worship - the activity of worshipping
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