Eclesiásticas (en. Ecclesiastical)

/eklesjas'tikas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Relating to religious institutions.
Ecclesiastical decisions affect the entire community.
Las decisiones eclesiásticas afectan a toda la comunidad.
Pertinent to the clergy or religious life.
He conducted ecclesiastical studies at a seminary.
Realizó estudios eclesiásticos en un seminario.
Related to the doctrine or practices of the church.
The council addressed relevant ecclesiastical topics.
El concilio abordó temas eclesiásticos relevantes.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'ekklēsia', meaning 'assembly', associated with the church.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ecclesiastical authority
Power or influence that the church has over social or moral matters.
autoridad eclesiástica
ecclesiastical rites
Formalized ceremonies within a religious tradition.
ritos eclesiásticos
ecclesiastical games
Recreational activities organized by the religious community.
juegos eclesiásticos

Related Words

ecclesiastical
A person who belongs to the clergy or performs religious functions.
eclesiástico
church
A building or place where religious ceremonies take place.
iglesia
clergy
A group of clerics who perform religious functions.
clero

Slang Meanings

Relationship with the sacred
That place has an ecclesiastical vibe that invites reflection.
Ese lugar tiene una vibra eclesiástica que invita a la reflexión.
Exaggeration in religious matters
His speech was more ecclesiastical than political.
Su discurso era más eclesiástico que político.