doxology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

Pronunciation

/dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-doxology.wav

Word forms

doxology doxologies

Etymology

From Medieval Latin doxologia, from Ancient Greek δοξολογία (doxología, “a praising”), from δοξολόγος (doxológos, “giving or uttering praise”), from δόξα (dóxa, “glory, honor, repute”), from δοκέω (dokéō, “to think, expect”).

Derived words

doxologic doxological doxologize Greater Doxology Lesser Doxology
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