aliturgical
|a-li-tur-gi-cal|
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/ˌeɪlɪˈtɜːrdʒɪkəl/
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/ˌeɪlɪˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/
non-eucharistic period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliturgical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'leitourgia' meaning 'public service or worship'.
Historical Evolution
'aliturgical' changed from the Greek word 'alitourgikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'aliturgical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to public worship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a day or period when no Eucharistic service is held'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a day or period in the liturgical calendar when no Eucharistic service is held.
The church observes an aliturgical day during Lent.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 06:06