Ecclesiastic

Synonyms of ecclesiastic

• priest
• minister
• clergyman
• churchman
• preacher

Antonyms of ecclesiastic

• layperson
• secular
• worldly
• nonreligious

Collocations of ecclesiastic

ecclesiastic authority

Frequency: 70 %

The ecclesiastic authority of the bishop was unquestioned.

ecclesiastic hierarchy

Frequency: 60 %

The ecclesiastic hierarchy within the church determined the order of power.

ecclesiastic ceremony

Frequency: 50 %

The ecclesiastic ceremony of baptism was a solemn and sacred event.

ecclesiastic tradition

Frequency: 45 %

The ecclesiastic tradition of fasting during Lent was upheld by the congregation.

ecclesiastic dress

Frequency: 35 %

The ecclesiastic dress of the priest included a black cassock and white collar.

Idiomatic Expressions for ecclesiastic

• Phrase: ecclesiastical authority
  Meaning: The power or control exerted by religious leaders or institutions.
  Usage: The ecclesiastical authority has the final say on matters of doctrine and church policy.