Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

necrolatry

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
necro-la-try
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of worshipping or revering the dead.

Uncountable

Etymology

From necro- + -latry.

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Questions

What does necrolatry mean?
The practice of worshipping or revering the dead.
Where does necrolatry come from?
From necro- + -latry.

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