Ecclesiastic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É™kliziˈæstɪk/
• Rhymes: -æstɪk

Alternative forms

• ecclesiastick

Origin

From Middle French ecclésiastique, from Late Latin ecclesiasticus ("of the church")

Full definition of ecclesiastic

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

Usage notes

Ecclesiastical is more commonly used.

Noun

1. One who adheres to a church-based philosophy.