ecclesiastic — a person who is a member of the clergy, especially a Christian priest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is a member of the clergy, especially a Christian priest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
Korean meaning: 성직자, 특히 기독교 신부나 목사
Korean pronunciation: 이-클리-지-애스-틱 (강세: 애스)
Example Sentences
- The young ecclesiastic was surprised when his smartphone rang during the solemn prayer.
- Medieval ecclesiastic power often rivaled that of kings and nobles.
- The ecclesiastic accidentally blessed the wedding cake instead of the couple, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
ecclesiastic
NOUN//ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk//
a person who is a member of the clergy, especially a Christian priest
Priest blessing congregation in cathedral
The ecclesiastic finds plastic technology fantastic!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어 'ekklesia(집회, 교회)'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 시민들이 모이는 집회를 뜻했지만 기독교가 퍼지면서 교회와 성직자를 가리키는 말로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The young ecclesiastic was surprised when his smartphone rang during the solemn prayer.”
“Medieval ecclesiastic power often rivaled that of kings and nobles.”
“The ecclesiastic accidentally blessed the wedding cake instead of the couple, causing everyone to burst into laughter.”
“She studied ecclesiastic law to better understand church governance.”
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