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liturgy
[ lit-er-jee ]
noun
, plural lit·ur·gies.
- a form of public worship; ritual.
- a collection of formularies for public worship.
- a particular arrangement of services.
- a particular form or type of the Eucharistic service.
- the service of the Eucharist, especially this service Divine Liturgy in the Eastern Church.
liturgy
/ ˈlɪtədʒɪ /
noun
- the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church
- Also calledDivine Liturgy often capital Eastern Churches the Eucharistic celebration
- a particular order or form of public service laid down by a Church
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- anti·litur·gy adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of liturgy1
C16: via Medieval Latin, from Greek leitourgia, from leitourgos minister, from leit- people + ergon work
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Example Sentences
The name "Common Prayer," which was given to the new Liturgy, marked its real import.
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It was his voice that men heard and still hear in the accents of the English Liturgy.
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The royal supremacy was re-established: the Mass abolished: the English Liturgy restored.
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The enforced union in Prussia was combined with the publication of a new liturgy intended for common use.
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But one verse was sung; then followed a short prayer from the church liturgy, after which the lesson began.
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