English Explanatory Dictionary

Te Deum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early Christian hymn of praise.
  2. A religious service in which the singing of the hymn forms a principal part; a public thanksgiving.

Pronunciation

/teɪ ˈdeɪəm/ /tiː ˈdiːəm/

Word forms

Te Deum Te Deums

Etymology

From the hymn's opening words, Te Deum laudamus ("Thee, O God, we praise").

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