Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ecclesia
Noun
/əˈklēzēə/
Definition
A term used in ancient Greece to refer to a gathering of citizens or an assembly for political purposes, and in a modern context, it can denote a church or a congregation.
Examples
- The ecclesia of Athens was a fundamental institution in its democracy.
- Many believe that the true ecclesia is not just the building, but the community gathered in faith.
- During the ecclesia, important decisions about the city were made.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ecclesia signifies a group of individuals called together for a specific purpose, especially in a religious context.
Synonyms
- Assembly
- Congregation
- Church
