LATRIA

adoration, latria

(noun) the worship given to God alone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

latria (usually uncountable, plural latrias)

(theology) the highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone

Coordinate terms

• dulia

• hyperdulia

Anagrams

• Altair, atrial, lariat, talari

Source: Wiktionary


La*tri"a, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

Definition: The highest kind of worship, or that paid to God; -- distinguished by the Roman Catholics from dulia, or the inferior worship paid to saints.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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