Where does “latria” come from?

latria (English) comes from Ancient Greek λατρεία, from Ancient Greek λατρευειν — wait on,” “serve with prayer.

latria (English): the highest form of worship, named adoration,...

Definitions

  1. the highest form of worship, named adoration,...

Ancestry of “latria”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekλατρείαservice; worship
2Ancient Greekλατρευεινwait on,” “serve with prayer
Every word from Ancient Greek λατρευειν →Every word from Ancient Greek λατρεία →