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ecclesiastic

noun

/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

Meaning

A member of the clergy or church official.

The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.

clergyman, priest, minister, pastor, reverend

layman, secular

high-ranking ecclesiastic, Catholic ecclesiastic, medieval ecclesiastic

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resour...