zoolatry
/zoʊˈɑlətri/
noun
- The worship of animals or an animal as a god.
- Ancient Egyptian zoolatry included the worship of cats and crocodiles.
- The temple was dedicated to zoolatry, with statues of sacred animals throughout.
- Some scholars argue that zoolatry was common in early human societies.
- Excessive devotion or admiration for animals, often to an extreme degree.
- The celebrity's zoolatry was evident in her home, which housed over twenty rescued dogs.
- Her zoolatry meant she spent all her savings on pet care and animal charities.
- Some critics accuse modern pet culture of becoming a form of zoolatry.