Ecclesiastical: meaning, definitions and examples
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ecclesiastical
[ ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl ]
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.
architecture
Relating to the design and construction of churches or other religious buildings.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.