ecclesiastical

Everyday

Connected with the Christian church or its clergy (priests, ministers, bishops): «ecclesiastical buildings», «ecclesiastical law». tree →

In the lessons

A formal word met in history, church life and architecture: ecclesiastical robes, ecclesiastical courts, ecclesiastical history. It tells the reader that something belongs to the church. Phrases: «ecclesiastical history», «ecclesiastical court», «ecclesiastical architecture».

Examples

• The bishop wore his ecclesiastical robes. tree →
• The museum has a room of ecclesiastical silver. tree →
• The old church is a fine example of ecclesiastical architecture. tree →
• In the past, ecclesiastical courts judged church matters. tree →
• The library holds many ecclesiastical records. tree →
• Ecclesiastical music filled the cathedral. tree →

Note

Long formal word: ih-klee-zee-AS-tik-ul. Related: «ecclesiastic» (a churchman), «Ecclesiastes» (a book of the Bible). In speech say «church» as an adjective: «church music».