liturgy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
  2. noun a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship

Etymology

From Middle French liturgie, from Latin liturgia, from Ancient Greek λειτουργία (leitourgía), from λειτ- (leit-), from λαός (laós, “people”) + -ουργός (-ourgós), from ἔργον (érgon, “work”) (the public work of the people done on behalf of the people).

In classic literature

Synonyms

Holy Eucharist, Eucharist, sacrament of the Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Eucharistic liturgy, Lord's Supper

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