Confiteor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈfɪtiɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Confiteor is a noun meaning (Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) A prayer, typically beginning “I confess to Almighty God…” in English, in which public confession of sins is made.
Meaning
(Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) A prayer, typically beginning “I confess to Almighty God…” in English, in which public confession of sins is made.
Example Sentences
“Pugh!” she said. “You are disgusting! Go into the chapel now and say a confiteor each for your sin.”
Word Forms
- confiteors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confessio, confession, confessing, confessee, confessione, confessionary.
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