NYT Dictionary

DULIA

/ˈduːlaɪə/
NounDU-li-adu-li-a · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The veneration of saints, distinguished from latria, the worship of God.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin dulia, from Ancient Greek δουλεία (douleía, “slavery”), from δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adorationcultcultismdevotionhomageprostrationreverencevenerationworshiping

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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