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Ecclesiastical: meaning, definitions and examples

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ecclesiastical

 

[ ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious practices

Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

Synonyms

church-related, clerical, religious

Examples of usage

  • Ecclesiastical law governs the practices and rituals of the church.
  • The ecclesiastical hierarchy determines the structure and leadership of the church.
Context #2 | Adjective

architecture

Relating to the design and construction of churches or other religious buildings.

Synonyms

churchly, religious, sacred

Examples of usage

  • The ecclesiastical architecture of the cathedral is breathtaking.
  • The ecclesiastical symbols carved into the stone walls are intricate and meaningful.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecclesiastical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eclesiástico

🇮🇳 गिरजाघर का

🇩🇪 kirchlich

🇮🇩 gerejawi

🇺🇦 церковний

🇵🇱 kościelny

🇯🇵 教会の

🇫🇷 ecclésiastique

🇪🇸 eclesiástico

🇹🇷 kilise ile ilgili

🇰🇷 교회의

🇸🇦 كنسي

🇨🇿 církevní

🇸🇰 cirkevný

🇨🇳 教会的

🇸🇮 cerkveni

🇮🇸 kirkjulegur

🇰🇿 шіркеулік

🇬🇪 საეკლესიო

🇦🇿 kilsəvi

🇲🇽 eclesiástico

Etymology

The word 'ecclesiastical' originated from the Late Latin ecclesiasticus, which in turn comes from the Greek ekklesiastikos, meaning 'of the church'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe matters related to the Christian Church.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,165 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.