liturgy
lit·ur·gy
noun \ˈli-tər-jē\ plural lit·ur·gies
Definition of LITURGY
1
often capitalized : a eucharistic rite
2
: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
3
: a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
Examples of LITURGY
- studying the liturgies of different religions
- He was studying Christian liturgy.
Origin of LITURGY
Late Latin liturgia, from Greek leitourgia public service, from Greek (Attic) leïton public building (from Greek laos — Attic leōs — people) + -ourgia -urgy
First Known Use: 1560
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