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Liturgy etymology

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English word liturgy comes from Ancient Greek λειτ-, and later Latin liturgia (Liturgy.)

Detailed word origin of liturgy

Dictionary entry Language Definition
λειτ- Ancient Greek (grc)
λειτουργία Ancient Greek (grc)
liturgia Latin (lat) Liturgy.
liturgie Middle French (frm)
liturgy English (en) A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.. An official worship service of the Christian church.