English

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Etymology

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From Mary +‎ -olater.[1]

Noun

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Mariolater (plural Mariolaters)

  1. (Protestantism, derogatory) One who worships the Virgin Mary.
    Synonym: Marian
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References

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  1. ^ Mariolater, n.”, in OED Online  , Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.