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//ləˈtɹaɪə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the worship given to God alone wordnet

Etymology

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).

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