ecclesiastical
Translation
relating to the Christian Church, clerical
Examples
He studied ecclesiastical law.
He studied ecclesiastical law.
The painting shows an ecclesiastical scene.
The painting shows an ecclesiastical scene.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ecclesiastical (noun) He studied ecclesiastical law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clerical, churchly, priestly; Antonyms: secular, lay
Etymology
From the Greek word 'ekklesia', meaning 'assembly' or 'church'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the French word for church, 'église', which shares the same root.