ecclesiastical
Translation
ecclesiastical, church, clerical
Examples
He wore ecclesiastical garments.
He wore ecclesiastical garments.
The council discussed ecclesiastical law.
The council discussed ecclesiastical law.
Grammar Patterns
ecclesiastical ((noun)) relating to the Christian Church They studied ecclesiastical history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clerical, religious, spiritual; Antonyms: secular, lay
Etymology
From Greek 'ekklēsia', meaning 'assembly, church'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ecclesia' which means church. Anything related to the church is ecclesiastical.