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aleluya — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alleluia interjection An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
  • carol noun A traditional song of joy, especially one sung at Christmas.
  • hallelujah interjection An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.
  • hymn noun A song sung in praise or worship, typically in a religious setting.

Senses

aleluya is used for these senses in English:

  • alleluia A liturgical form of hallelujah.
  • carol A ballad or song of joy.
  • hallelujah A shout of “Hallelujah”.
  • hymn A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.
  • wood sorrel A white-flowered, edible woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella.

alleluia — full definition

  1. interjection An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
  2. noun A piece of music or chant built around this word, often sung before the Gospel reading in church.

carol — full definition

  1. noun A traditional song of joy, especially one sung at Christmas.
  2. verb To sing carols, especially going door to door at Christmas.

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