"hoplolatry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: hoplo- + -latry Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hoplo|latry}} hoplo- + -latry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hoplolatry (uncountable)
  1. (religion) The worship of weapons. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Religion

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