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ecclesiastical
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ecclesiastical
(adjective)
ecclesiastical
/ɪˌkliːzi
ˈ
æstɪkəl/
adjective
also
ecclesiastic
ecclesiastical
/ɪˌkliːzi
ˈ
æstɪkəl/
adjective
also
ecclesiastic
Britannica Dictionary definition of ECCLESIASTICAL
:
of or relating to the Christian church or clergy
ecclesiastical
history
civil or
ecclesiastical
authorities
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