Noun anthropolatry has 1 sense

1. anthropolatry, worship of man - worship of human beings
   --₁ is a kind of idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultism
   

Term: Anthropolatry

Definition: Anthropolatry is the worship or excessive admiration of humans or human-like figures.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act of worshiping humans as divine beings.

Sample Sentence: The tribal cultures practice anthropolatry, believing their ancestors to be divine and worthy of worship.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Obsessive admiration or idolization of individuals with exceptional qualities or achievements.

Sample Sentence: The media's anthropolatry towards the superstar raises unrealistic expectations in the minds of young fans.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The worship of anthropomorphic deities.

Sample Sentence: In ancient mythology, anthropolatry was prevalent with deities resembling humans in their characteristics.

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