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- [ih-klee-zee-as-tik]
- /ɪˌkli ziˈæs tɪk/
- /ɪˌkliː.zi.ˈæs.tɪk/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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