latria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.

Pronunciation

/ləˈtɹaɪə/

Word forms

latria latrias

Etymology

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

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