Synonyms & related words for simony

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Words related to simony

Explore words related to simony — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include simoniac, simonist, simoniacal, barratry, peculation. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does simony come from?

The word simony breaks down into 2 roots of Hebrew and Greek origin: simon, from Hebrew simon (“Simon Magus (who tried to buy spiritual power)”); and -y, from Greek ia (“practice, condition”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.