liturgy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin liturgia, from Ancient Greek λειτουργία < λειτ-, from λαός, people + -ουργός < ἔργον, work (the public work of the people done on behalf of the people)

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liturgy (plural liturgies)

1. A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion. An official worship service of the Christian church.

[edit] Derived terms

• liturgical
• liturgist

[edit] Related terms

• lay
• laity

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