Meaning & use

liturgy

noun·Advanced

The set form of public worship, prayers, and rituals used in a religious service.

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The choir rehearsed the hymns that would form part of Sunday's liturgy.

Scholars study how the liturgy has changed across centuries of church history.

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"Liturgy" refers specifically to formalized, communal worship practices, distinct from private prayer.

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