liturgy

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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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Singular
liturgy

Plural
liturgies

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.

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