epeolatry

Meanings

• noun

  The worship of words or language considered as divine or sacred.

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Variants

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heliolatries , heliolatrous , heliolatry

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Etymology

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From the Greek epea, 'words,' and latreia, 'worship'.

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Trivia

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1. Epeolatry is a relatively rare word and is not commonly used in everyday language.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is said to have practiced epeolatry by spending hours contemplating the meaning of words.

3. The term 'epeolatry' was popularized in modern times by the French philosopher Roland Barthes in his book 'Mythologies'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Logomachy: A verbal dispute or argument, often over a matter of language or semantics.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, epeolatry was believed to be practiced by the poets who believed that the Muses, the goddesses of poetry and music, communicated with them through words. In modern times, epeolatry can be seen as an extreme form of linguistic obsession.

How to Memorize "epeolatry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a temple dedicated to words, where poets and scholars come to pay homage to the power of language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epeolatry' with the idea of reverence for words and language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Greek origins of the word: 'Epea' for words and 'Latreia' for worship.'

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