English dictionary

ecclesiastic

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

adj.pert

Examples
Ecclesiastic history.

Synonyms ecclesiastical

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to the church. See <u>Ecclesiastical</u>.

adjective

Source: webster1913

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

noun.person

Synonyms churchman cleric divine

Source: WordNet 3.0
A person in holy orders, or consecrated to the service of the church and the ministry of religion; a clergyman; a priest.

noun

Source: webster1913