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ecclesiastic

UK
/ɪˌkliː.ziˈæs.tɪk/
US
/ɪˌkliː.ziˈæstɪk/

Translations

ecclesiasticnoun
ecclesiastics
pl
UK
/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
US
/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
Several leading ecclesiastics attended the synod.
Plusieurs ecclésiastiques éminents ont assisté au synode.
Synonyms
cleric
monk
friar
bishop
prelate
chaplain
curate
rector
vicar
parson
preacher
minister
priest
churchman
clergyman
ecclesiasticadjective
more ecclesiastic
Comp.
most ecclesiastic
Super.
UK
/ɪˌkliː.ziˈæs.tɪk/
US
/ɪˌkliː.ziˈæstɪk/
The council dealt with purely ecclesiastic matters.
Le conseil traitait de questions purement ecclésiastiques.
Synonyms
religious
churchly
spiritual
sacred
clerical

Definitions

ecclesiasticnoun
A member of the clergy or other person holding an official position in the Christian Church.
Several leading ecclesiastics attended the synod.
ecclesiasticadjective
Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
The council dealt with purely ecclesiastic matters.
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