alleluia

[ al-uh-loo-yuh ]

interjection

1. praise ye the Lord; hallelujah.

noun

1. a song of praise to God.

alleluia

/ ˌælɪˈluːjə /

interjection

1. praise the Lord! Used more commonly in liturgical contexts in place of hallelujah

noun

1. a song of praise to God

Other Words From

• al·le·lu·iat·ic [al-, uh, -loo-, yat, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alleluia¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek allēlouíā, from Hebrew halĕlûyāh “praise Yahweh”; hallelujah ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of alleluia¹

C14: via Medieval Latin from Hebrew hallelūyāh

Example Sentences

There are only conceited human souls braying forth Alleluia!

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Pious song in a symphony in the ancient modes—Lord God we praise Thee—alleluia—either alone or as introduction to a fugue.

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The whole assembled multitude fell on their knees repeating Alleluia!

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In the roof of the church, directly above the high altar, is engraved, 'Regina Coeli laetare Alleluia.

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Yet it seems quite natural to them that a piece of jazz should be called Alleluia.

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Related Words

• chant
• ditty
• oratorio
• paean
• psalm