rogation

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
2. (Roman, countable, historical, uncountable) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Synonyms

prayer

supplication

orison

request

invocation

entreaty

Rogation Days

devotions

paternoster

solicitation

blessing

Translations

yalvarma

verzoek

دعاء

Beten

Gebet

Gesuch

Betende

Litanei

Betender

προσευχή

αίτηση

δέηση

παράκληση

προσεύχη

Antrag

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).