Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
litany
noun
/ˈlɪtəni/
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Definition
A litany is a series of petitions or supplications made to a deity or a religious figure, often characterized by a repetitive format.
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Examples
- Every Sunday, the church holds a litany for peace.
- He went on a litany of complaints about his job.
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Meaning
It can also refer to a repetitive or tedious series of events or actions.
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Synonyms
- repetition
- prayer
- invocation
- enumeration