(historical) The public legislative assembly of the Athenians. / (ecclesiastical) A church, either as a body or as a building.

plural of ecclesia

The Latin language as spoken, written, and used in the Christian church and in church services.

Of or pertaining to the church.

Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

A cleric.

(biblical) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

in an ecclesiastic manner

Alternative form of ecclesiastical

(religion, politics) A government ruled by or in conjunction with a religion; a church-state. / Union of church and state.