ecclesiastic
/ɪˌkliziˈæstɪk/
noun
- A person who is a member of the clergy, such as a priest, minister, or religious leader in a Christian church.
- As an ecclesiastic, he devoted his life to serving the local parish.
- Many ecclesiastics gathered for the council to discuss church policies.
- The ecclesiastic delivered a moving sermon on Sunday morning.
adjective
- Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy; ecclesiastical.
- The building's architecture featured many ecclesiastic symbols, including crosses and stained glass.
- She studied ecclesiastic history to understand the role of the church in medieval Europe.
- The committee made several ecclesiastic decisions about the new cathedral's design.