latria
The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God aloneThe highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.
/ləˈtɹaɪə/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.
the worship given to God alone
Origin
From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειFrom Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).
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Forms
plural: latrias| Singular | latria |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the worship given to God alone:adoration
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable