ecclesiastical
adjective/ɪˌkliziˈæstɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #7,731 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
Example sentence
The bishop wore robes that reflected his ecclesiastical authority.
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