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English
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Etymology
From Middle French ecclésiastique, from Late Latin ecclesiasticus (“of the church”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
ecclesiastic (comparative more ecclesiastic, superlative most ecclesiastic)
- Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
Usage notes
Ecclesiastical is more commonly used.
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Translations
Noun
ecclesiastic (plural ecclesiastics)
- A cleric, especially one in a Christian church.
- Hypernym: cleric
Translations
one who adheres to a church-based philosophy