noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His bibliolatry was so intense that he refused to throw away even the most outdated books.

Definition:excessive or irrational reverence for or love of books, especially religious texts

From bibliolatry

Example:He was a bibliophile, but his passion for books did not make him a bibliolater.

Definition:a collector or lover of books

From bibliophile

Example:Many bibliolaters treat the sacred texts of their faith with an almost reverent zeal.

Definition:a written document, usually religious, treated as holy and respected by a particular religion or faith

From sacred text