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word-worship

/ˈwɜːd ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/

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noun

/ˈwɜːd ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику или веру в почитание самих слов, часто воспринимаемых как священные или обладающие внутренней силой.

A noun referring to the practice or belief of revering words themselves, often treating them as sacred or possessing inherent power.

uncountable

  1. Reverence for wordsC2formal

    An excessive or reverent devotion to words, their meanings, or their usage, often treating them as sacred or powerful.

    ruПоклонение словам

    • His word-worship led him to spend hours analyzing every phrase in the poem.
    • The cult's word-worship involved chanting specific syllables believed to hold mystical power.
    • Some linguists criticize word-worship as a distraction from practical communication.

    Synonymsverbolatry