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The definition of hallelujah is an expression of praise or thanks or rejoicing (especially in a religious context), or a hymn or piece of church music containing this word of praise.

(noun)

When you finally get to retire after you have been waiting for decades, this is an example of a time when you might say a hallelujah.
A church hymn praising the Lord is an example of a hallelujah.

Hallelujah is defined as an expression of praise or thanks or rejoicing, especially in a religious context.

(interjection)

When you give thanks to God or express religious joy, this is an example of a time when you might say "Hallelujah!"

See hallelujah in Webster's New World College Dictionary

or halleluiah

interjection

used to express praise, thanks, or joy, esp. to God as in a hymn or prayer

Origin: LL(Ec) alleluja < Gr(Ec) hallēlouia < Heb < hallelū, praise (imper.) + yāh, Jehovah

noun

an exclamation, hymn, or song of praise to God

See hallelujah in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection