Te De·um (t  d  m, - m, t dm)n. A hymn of praise to God sung as part of a liturgy. [From Late Latin T Deum (laudmus), You, God, (we praise), the opening words of the hymn : Latin t, you + Latin deum, accusative of deus, god.] |
Te Deum [ˌtiː ˈdiːəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) 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
2. (Music / Classical Music) a musical setting of this hymn
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a service of thanksgiving in which the recital of this hymn forms a central part
[from the Latin canticle beginning Tē Deum laudāmus, literally: Thee, God, we praise]
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| Noun | 1. | Te Deum - an ancient liturgical hymn |
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