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ecclesiastics

ec·cle·si·as·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-klee-zee-as-tik]
    • /ɪˌkli ziˈæs tɪk/
    • /ɪˌkliː.zi.ˈæs.tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-klee-zee-as-tik]
    • /ɪˌkli ziˈæs tɪk/

Definitions of ecclesiastics word

  • noun ecclesiastics a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders. 1
  • noun ecclesiastics a member of the ecclesia in ancient Athens. 1
  • abbreviation ECCLESIASTICS ecclesiastical. 1
  • noun ecclesiastics The field of study of the church. 1
  • noun ecclesiastics plural of ecclesiastic. 0

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Origin of ecclesiastics

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Late Latin ecclēsiasticus < Greek ekklēsiastikós. See Ecclesiastes, -ic

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Parts of speech for Ecclesiastics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ecclesiastics popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecclesiastics usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ecclesiastics

noun ecclesiastics

  • canonicate — the office or rank of a canon; canonry
  • diaconate — the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon
  • prelacy — the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.
  • clericals — the distinctive dress of a member of the clergy
  • deaconry — the office or status of a deacon

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