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alleluia
[ al-uh-loo-yuh ]
interjection
- praise ye the Lord; hallelujah.
noun
- a song of praise to God.
alleluia
/ ˌælɪˈluːjə /
interjection
- praise the Lord! Used more commonly in liturgical contexts in place of hallelujah
noun
- a song of praise to God
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Other Words From
- al·le·lu·iat·ic [al-, uh, -loo-, yat, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alleluia1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alleluia1
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Example Sentences
There are only conceited human souls braying forth Alleluia!
Pious song in a symphony in the ancient modes—Lord God we praise Thee—alleluia—either alone or as introduction to a fugue.
The whole assembled multitude fell on their knees repeating Alleluia!
In the roof of the church, directly above the high altar, is engraved, 'Regina Coeli laetare Alleluia.
Yet it seems quite natural to them that a piece of jazz should be called Alleluia.
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