Ecclesiastic (Noun)
Meaning
A clergyman or other person in religious orders.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The old stone cathedral had been a sacred site for ecclesiastics from various orders to come together in worship.
- During his stay at the monastery, he studied with several notable ecclesiastics who had a profound influence on his life.
- In addition to being an accomplished theologian, he was also an respected ecclesiastic with many years of pastoral experience.
- Many famous artists sought the patronage of influential ecclesiastics in the city, who would commission elaborate frescoes for the new cathedrals.
- In order to quell the heresy spreading across the region, a gathering of prominent ecclesiastics convened in the royal city to formulate a plan.