Associations to the word «Ecclesiastic»

Wiktionary

ECCLESIASTIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
ECCLESIASTIC, noun. One who adheres to a church-based philosophy.

Dictionary definition

ECCLESIASTIC, noun. A clergyman or other person in religious orders.
ECCLESIASTIC, adjective. Of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church); "ecclesiastic history".

Wise words

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