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liturgy

/ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ noun

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In Latin: liturgia Wiktionary

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  1. A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion; a book in which they are recorded.
  2. An official worship service of the Christian church.
  3. In Ancient Greece, a form of personal service to the state.

Origin

From Middle French liturgie, from Latin liturgia, from Ancient Greek λειτουργία (leitourgía), from λειτ- (leit-), from λαός (laós, “people”) + -ουργός (-ourgós), from ἔργον (érgon, “work”) (the public work of the people done on behalf of the people).

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