Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by a form of worship or sacrifice in which the object of veneration is offered gifts or services in return for benefits or protection.

“The latrial practices of ancient cultures were often misunderstood by modern scholars.”

2. noun

A form of worship or sacrifice in which the object of veneration is offered gifts or services in return for benefits or protection.

“The latrial rituals were an essential part of the ancient temple’s daily routine.”