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latria

Pronunciation: /ləˈtrʌɪə, ˈlatrɪə/

Definition of latria

noun

[mass noun]
  • (in the Roman Catholic Church) supreme worship allowed to God alone. Compare with dulia.

Origin:

early 16th century: from late Latin, from Greek latreia 'worship', from latreuein 'serve'

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