Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

latria

/ləˈtɹaɪə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.21 in modern English

Syllables
la-tria
IPA
/ləˈtɹaɪə/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).

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How do you pronounce latria?
The recorded pronunciation is /ləˈtɹaɪə/.
What does latria mean?
The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.
Where does latria come from?
From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).

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