non-liturgical
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/nɒn-lɪˈtɜːrdʒɪkəl/
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/nɒn-lɪˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/
not related to formal worship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-liturgical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'liturgical' from the Greek 'leitourgikos', where 'leitourgia' meant 'public service or worship'.
Historical Evolution
'liturgical' changed from the Greek word 'leitourgikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'liturgical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'liturgical' meant 'pertaining to public worship', and 'non-liturgical' evolved to mean 'not pertaining to public worship'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to, involving, or being part of a formal public worship or liturgy.
The choir performed a non-liturgical piece during the concert.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 15:21