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latria

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ləˈtɹaɪə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the worship given to God alone

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: adoration

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: worship

History

Etymology

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).