O·pus De·i (  p s d  , d)n. A Roman Catholic organization composed of both clergy and lay members and dedicated to fostering Christian principles at all levels of society. [New Latin Opus De  , work of God : Latin opus, work + Latin De, genitive of Deus, God.] |
Opus Dei [ˈəʊpəs ˈdeɪɪ]
n
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) another name for divine office
2. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) an international Roman Catholic organization of lay people and priests founded in Spain in 1928 by Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-75), with the aim of spreading Christian principles
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