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   ecclesiastic

   /ɪˌkliːzɪˈastɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a priest or member of the clergy.

   adjective

   • 1. another term for ecclesiastical

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French ecclésiastique, or via late Latin from Greek ekklēsiastikos, from ekklēsiastēs ‘member of an assembly’, from ekklēsia ‘assembly, church’, based on ekkalein ‘summon out’.

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   Ecclesiastic can be an adjective meaning of the Christian Church or a noun meaning a clergyman. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of ecclesiastic from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Ecclesiastic means a Christian priest or official. Learn how to pronounce it, see synonyms, translations and examples from literature.

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   Ecclesiastic definition: a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.. See examples of ECCLESIASTIC used in a sentence.

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   The word ecclesiastic describes a member of the clergy, typically someone associated with a Christian church. The word ecclesiastic has origins in the Greek word ekklesiastes, meaning "speaker in an assembly or church

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishECCLESIASTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Ecclesiastic means a priest or clergyman in the Christian Church, or of or associated with the church or clergy. Learn more about its word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

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   Ecclesiastic means of or associated with the Christian Church or clergy. It can also be a noun for a minister or priest. Find translations, pronunciation, and examples of ecclesiastic in different contexts.

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   Learn the meaning of ecclesiastic, a formal word for a priest or minister in the Christian Church. See how to use it in sentences and find synonyms and related words.