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ecclesiastical

/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the Christian church or its organization and administration.


Pronunciation
  1. /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/



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Synonyms

churchical , churchlike , churchly , ecclesiastic
Variants
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ecclesiastical , ecclesiastically , ecclesiastic
Etymology
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From Old French esglise ('church') + -astical ('pertaining to').


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ecclesiastical' comes from the Greek word 'ekklesia,' which means 'assembly' or 'congregation'.

  2. The term 'ecclesiastical' is often used interchangeably with the term 'clerical', but the two terms have slightly different meanings. 'Clerical' refers specifically to the clergy, while 'ecclesiastical' refers more broadly to the church and its institutions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Canon law: A set of rules and regulations made by the Christian Church, governing its internal affairs.

  2. Clergy: The collective body of ordained ministers in the Christian Church.


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The term 'ecclesiastical' is deeply rooted in Christian history and culture. It is used to describe the institutions, practices, and personnel of the Christian Church. Ecclesiastical law refers to the canon law of the Christian Church, which governs its internal affairs.

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