an ancient Latin hymn, praising God. It is traditionally sung on special occasions in morning church services, in Latin in the Catholic church and in English in the Church of England . In Latin it begins with the words Te Deum laudamus , meaning ‘We praise you, O God.‘.
TE DEUM
Meaning of TE DEUM in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005