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vespers

 

[ ˈvɛspərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time of day

Vespers refers to the evening prayer service in certain Christian traditions. It is typically held in the late afternoon or early evening and is marked by the singing of psalms and hymns.

Synonyms

Evening prayer, evensong, liturgy

Examples of usage

  • The church bell rang to signal the beginning of vespers.
  • She attended vespers every Sunday evening.
  • Vespers is a time for reflection and prayer.
  • He found peace during the quiet of vespers.

Translations

Translations of the word "vespers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vesperas

🇮🇳 शाम की प्रार्थना

🇩🇪 Vesper

🇮🇩 vesper

🇺🇦 вечірня служба

🇵🇱 vespery

🇯🇵 夕べの祈り

🇫🇷 vespères

🇪🇸 vesperas

🇹🇷 akşam duası

🇰🇷 저녁 기도

🇸🇦 صلاة المساء

🇨🇿 vešpery

🇸🇰 vešpery

🇨🇳 晚祷

🇸🇮 vesper

🇮🇸 vöspur

🇰🇿 вечір намазы

🇬🇪 ვესპერები

🇦🇿 akşam duası

🇲🇽 vesperas

Etymology

The word 'vespers' comes from the Latin 'vespera', meaning 'evening'. It has its roots in the ancient Roman practice of evening prayer, which was incorporated into early Christian liturgical traditions. Over the centuries, vespers became a formalized part of the monastic hours, particularly in the Benedictine and Roman Catholic traditions. The term has been adopted in various Christian denominations, and it remains an essential practice in many liturgical services. The practice of vespers includes the recitation of psalms and prayers that express gratitude and worship for the day. As religious practices evolved, the term 'vespers' also began to encompass a broader range of evening services, including those that may not strictly adhere to traditional liturgical formats.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,086 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.