alleluias
|al-le-lu-ias|
/ˌælɪˈluːjəz/
(alleluia)
praise
Etymology
'alleluia' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'halleluyah,' where 'hallel' meant 'praise' and 'Yah' referred to 'Yahweh' or 'God'.
'halleluyah' transformed into the Latin word 'alleluia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alleluia' through Old French.
Initially, it meant 'praise Yahweh,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a song or expression of praise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a song or hymn of praise, especially one based on the word 'alleluia'.
The choir sang alleluias during the Easter service.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the word 'alleluia' used as an expression of worship or rejoicing.
The congregation shouted alleluias in celebration.
Synonyms
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