Atlas Word Lab
neolatry
noun
/ˌniəˈlɑː.tri/the worship of novelty or an excessive fondness for new things and ideas
Use it in a sentence
Neolatry in context
The essay warned against neolatry—the reflex to treat every new technology as an improvement.
Nearby meanings
Synonyms for neolatry
novelty worshipnovelty-seekinginnovation obsession
Word history
Where neolatry comes from
Derived from the prefix 'neo-' meaning 'new' and the suffix '-latry' meaning 'worship'.
Natural combinations
Common collocations
- embracing neolatry
- promoting neolatry
- criticizing neolatry
- defending neolatry
Quick check
Which word matches this meaning?
“the worship of novelty or an excessive fondness for new things and ideas”
Choose one answer.