latria

[luh-trahy-uh]

noun

Roman Catholic Theology.

1. the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.

latria

/ ləˈtraɪə /

noun

1. RC Church theol the adoration that may be offered to God alone

Word History and Origins

Origin of latria¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Greek latreía service, worship, akin to látris hired servant; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of latria¹

C16: via Latin from Greek latreia worship