CEFR C1

akathistos

noun

Meaning

A hymn of praise, especially one sung while standing, traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Examples

The Akathistos Hymn is a famous example of Byzantine religious poetry.
During the service, the congregation stood to sing the Akathistos.

Synonyms: hymn, chant, ode, canticle

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akathistos (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkæsθɪstəs/

Definition

A hymn of praise, especially one sung while standing, traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Examples

The Akathistos Hymn is a famous example of Byzantine religious poetry.
During the service, the congregation stood to sing the Akathistos.
Many Orthodox churches chant parts of the Akathistos during Lent.

How to Use akathistos

the Akathistos (collocation): referring to the specific hymn — "The congregation prepared to sing the Akathistos."
sing the Akathistos (collocation): to perform the hymn — "They will sing the Akathistos during the service."
Akathistos Hymn (collocation): the full name of the hymn — "The Akathistos Hymn is a significant piece of Byzantine literature."

Synonyms of akathistos

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