Liturgy

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈlɪtÉ™dÍ¡Ê’i/
• US IPA: /ˈlɪtÉšdÍ¡Ê’i/

Origin

From Latin liturgia, from Ancient Greek λειτουργία, from λειτ-, from λαός ("people") + -ουργός, from ἔργον ("work") (the public work of the people done on behalf of the people).

Full definition of liturgy

Noun

1. A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.
2. An official worship service of the Christian church.

Derived terms

• liturgical
• liturgist

Related terms

• lay
• laity