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Etymology of the Latin word liturgy

the Medieval Latin word liturgy
derived from the Greek word leitourgia, λειτουργία (public function (as priest ('liturgy') or almsgiver))
derived from the Greek word leitourgos, λειτουργός (a public servant; a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man))
derived from the Greek word leitos

Derivations in other languages

English liturgy

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin



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