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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiturgy
/ˈlɪt.ər.dʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A prescribed form or set of forms for public worship, especially in Christian traditions.
"The church service followed the traditional liturgy, including prayers, hymns, and readings from scripture." - 2
Any customary or ritualistic procedure or practice.
"The annual festival had its own liturgy, complete with specific rituals and ceremonies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'liturgy' comes from the Greek 'leitourgia', meaning 'public service' or 'work of the people'. It evolved through Latin into Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the communal aspect of worship and ritual in religious contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Liturgy" is said worldwide
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liturgie
Transliteration: liturgie
"La messe a suivi la liturgie traditionnelle."
Liturgie
Transliteration: Liturgie
"Die Kirche folgte der traditionellen Liturgie."
liturgia
Transliteration: liturgia
"La messa ha seguito la liturgia tradizionale."
liturgia
Transliteration: liturgia
"La misa siguió la liturgia tradicional."
liturgia
Transliteration: liturgia
"A missa seguiu a liturgia tradicional."
पूजा विधि
Transliteration: pooja vidhi
"मंदिर में पूजा विधि का पालन किया गया।"
礼拜仪式
Transliteration: lǐbài yíshì
"教堂的礼拜仪式遵循传统。"
예배식
Transliteration: yebae-sik
"교회의 예배식은 전통을 따랐다."
典礼
Transliteration: tenrei
"教会の典礼は伝統に従った。"
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