Synonyms of ecclesiastic
7 similar words
Another word for ecclesiastic is ecclesiastical. Other synonyms of ecclesiastic are churchly, churchy, churchlike and ecclesial.
Synonyms and similar words for ecclesiastic
adjectiveOf or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
- churchicalPertaining to or characteristic of church; ecclesiastical.
- churchlikeResembling or befitting a church or a worship service.
- ecclesialSynonym of ecclesiastical.
- churchlyPertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical.
- churchyReminiscent of a church service.
- ecclesiasticalOf or pertaining to the church.
- churchish rareLike a church; (solidly or piously) Christian.
Meaning of ecclesiastic
- adjective Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
- noun A cleric, especially one in a Christian church.
ecclesiastic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ecclesiastic
- What is another word for ecclesiastic?
- Ecclesiastic has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ecclesiastical, churchly, churchy, churchlike and ecclesial.
- What does ecclesiastic mean?
- Ecclesiastic means of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
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