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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Te De•um (tā dā′ŏŏm, -əm, tē dē′əm),USA pronunciation - Religion(italics) an ancient Latin hymn of praise to God, in the form of a psalm, sung regularly at matins in the Roman Catholic Church and, usually, in an English translation, at Morning Prayer in the Anglican Church, as well as on special occasions as a service of thanksgiving.
- Music and Dancea musical setting of this hymn.
- Religiona service of thanksgiving in which this hymn forms a prominent part.
- Late Latin, first two words of the hymn, which begins:Tē Deum laudāmuswe praise thee God
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Te Deum /ˌtiː ˈdiːəm/ n - an ancient Latin hymn in rhythmic prose, sung or recited at matins in the Roman Catholic Church and in English translation at morning prayer in the Church of England and used by both Churches as an expression of thanksgiving on special occasions
- a musical setting of this hymn
- a service of thanksgiving in which the recital of this hymn forms a central part
Etymology: from the Latin canticle beginning Tē Deum laudāmus, literally: Thee, God, we praise |