latria

The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ləˈtɹaɪə/

Etymology

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).

Synonyms

adoration

cult

cultism

idolisation

idolization

worship