ecclesiastical
1 synonym and 7 antonyms for ecclesiastical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to a church or its organisation and clergy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
antiecclesiastical
nonecclesiastical
nonchurchly
nonecclesiastic
unchurchlike
unchurchly
unecclesiastical
How to use ecclesiastical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ecclesiastical law
ecclesiastical history
ecclesiastical authority
Etymology
From Latin ecclesiasticus, ultimately from Greek ekklēsía, "assembly" or "congregation" — the same root behind the word "church" in several languages.
Full origin of ecclesiastical →Frequently asked questions
What does “ecclesiastical” mean?
The word “ecclesiastical” means relating to a church or its organisation and clergy. In plain terms, to do with the church — its buildings, officials, laws, or organisation.
How do you pronounce “ecclesiastical”?
“Ecclesiastical” is pronounced uh-KLEE-zee-a-stih-kuhl (/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ecclesiastical” in a sentence?
Here is “ecclesiastical” used in a sentence: “The bishop presided over the ecclesiastical court.”
What is the opposite of “ecclesiastical”?
The opposite of “ecclesiastical” — its antonyms — are antiecclesiastical, nonecclesiastical, nonchurchly, nonecclesiastic and unchurchlike.
What part of speech is “ecclesiastical”?
“Ecclesiastical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ecclesiastical” come from?
The word “ecclesiastical” comes from Latin. From Latin ecclesiasticus, ultimately from Greek ekklēsía, "assembly" or "congregation" — the same root behind the word "church" in several languages.
Is “ecclesiastical” a common word?
“Ecclesiastical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
