Definition

The study of liturgy, which involves the rituals and ceremonies of public worship in various religious traditions.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in liturgiology to better understand the practices of different faiths.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of liturgiology?

I think I read something about it in a class once.

It's really interesting how it studies different worship practices.

Yeah, I like learning about how traditions evolve over time.

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Root Explanation

Liturgiology → It is formed from "liturgia" (from Greek "λειτουργία", meaning public service or work) and "-logy" (from Greek "λογία", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of public worship or liturgical practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 'liturgia' as the public service or work of worship, and '-logy' as the study of that work — that's why liturgiology means the study of public worship.

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