Phrase guide

Te Deum

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /teɪ ˈdeɪəm/
  • /tiː ˈdiːəm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An early Christian hymn of praise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A religious service in which the singing of the hymn forms a principal part; a public thanksgiving.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an ancient liturgical hymn

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: hymn, anthem

History

Etymology

From the hymn's opening words, Te Deum laudamus ("Thee, O God, we praise").