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    Eclesiástico (en. Ecclesiastical)

    /e.klɛ.sjas.ti.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who belongs to the clergy or a religious order.
    The ecclesiastic gave a moving sermon.
    El eclesiástico dio un sermón conmovedor.
    Related to ecclesiastical matters.
    Ecclesiastical issues are addressed in the council.
    Los problemas eclesiásticos son tratados en el concilio.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'ekklēsia', meaning 'assembly', combined with the suffix '-stic' that indicates relation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ecclesiastical law
    A set of rules that regulate the organization and functioning of the Church.
    derecho eclesiástico
    ecclesiastical authority
    Power or influence that a Church figure has over its congregants.
    autoridad eclesiástica
    ecclesiastical chant
    Vocal music used in the context of the liturgy.
    canto eclesiástico

    Related Words

    clergy
    A group of people who have received sacred orders in the Church.
    clero
    priest
    A person dedicated to religious worship.
    sacerdote
    rite
    A set of norms and procedures that regulate worship.
    rito

    Slang Meanings

    Relation to the clergy but in a sarcastic tone.
    That comment was very ecclesiastical, wasn't it?
    Ese comentario fue muy eclesiástico, ¿verdad?
    Used to refer to someone very serious or moralistic.
    Don't be so ecclesiastical at the party.
    No seas tan eclesiástico en la fiesta.