Noun: ancestor worship 'an-ses-tu(r) 'wur-ship
- Worship of ancestors
"Ancestor worship plays a significant role in many East Asian cultures"; "The family maintained an altar for ancestor worship in their home"
- The custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family and whose spirits are believed to have the power to intervene in the affairs of the living
"Most of the historically known practices of ancestor worship in Japan are adaptations of Chinese customs"
Encyclopedia: Ancestor worship