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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEcclesiastic
/ɪˌkliː.ziˈæs.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
"The ecclesiastic authority of the bishop was well respected in the community."
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A member of the clergy or a religious leader.
"The ecclesiastics gathered to discuss the upcoming religious festival."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ecclesiastic' originates from the Greek word 'ekklēsia', meaning 'assembly' or 'church', which was adopted into Latin as 'ecclesiasticus'. It has evolved through Middle English to refer specifically to matters pertaining to the church or clergy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ecclesiastic" is said worldwide
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ecclésiastique
Transliteration: ɛk.le.zi.as.tik
"L'autorité ecclésiastique du pape est reconnue dans le monde entier."
kirchlich
Transliteration: ˈkɪʁçlɪç
"Die kirchlichen Führer trafen sich, um über die neuen Richtlinien zu diskutieren."
ecclesiastico
Transliteration: ek.kle.ziˈas.ti.ko
"L'ecclesiastico ha guidato la cerimonia con grande dignità."
eclesiástico
Transliteration: e.kle.siˈas.ti.ko
"El eclesiástico habló sobre la importancia de la fe en la comunidad."
eclesiástico
Transliteration: e.kle.ziˈas.tʃiku
"O eclesiástico conduziu a missa com grande reverência."
धार्मिक
Transliteration: dhārmik
"धार्मिक नेता ने समुदाय के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश दिया।"
教会的
Transliteration: jiàohuì de
"教会的领导者在会议上发表了讲话。"
교회의
Transliteration: gyohoeui
"교회의 지도자는 지역 사회의 문제를 논의했습니다."
教会の
Transliteration: kyōkai no
"教会の指導者は地域の問題について話し合いました。"
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