V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
ecclesiastic
noun, adjective
Definition: (n.) a member of the clergy; (adj.) having to do with a church, especially the Christian church
Synonyms: (n.) churchman, cleric, (adj.) religious, spiritual, Christian
Antonyms: (n.) layperson, (adj.) secular
Tips: An alternate form of the adjective ecclesiastic is ecclesiastical.
Usage Examples:
The conference included both ecclesiastics and lay people. (clergymen) noun
Whether or not women are allowed to be ministers is an ecclesiastic decision, not a political one. (religious, church-related) adjective
The Bible serves as an ecclesiastical history of the early Christian church. (religious, clerical) adjective
My ecclesiastic studies have provided me with a profound understanding of religious history and symbolism. (religious, spiritual) adjective
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