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liturgy

Syllabification: (lit·ur·gy)

Pronunciation: /ˈlitərjē/

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Definition of liturgy

noun (plural liturgies)

1a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted.
a religious service conducted according to a liturgy.
(the Liturgy) the Eucharistic service of the Eastern Orthodox Church (also called the Divine Liturgy).

2(in ancient Athens) a public office or duty performed voluntarily by a rich Athenian.

Derivatives

liturgist

Origin:

mid 16th century: via French or late Latin from Greek leitourgia 'public service, worship of the gods', from leitourgos 'minister', from lēitos 'public' + -ergos 'working'