ecclesiastical
adjective
ec·cle·si·as·ti·cal
i-ˌklē-zē-ˈa-sti-kəl 
e-ˌklē-
1
: of or relating to a church especially as an established institution
2
: suitable for use in a church
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ecclesiastical laws that have been in existence for centuries
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She has been recognized multiple times for her age, including:
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 16th century, Rabelais furnished his novels with long lists of books, using the titles to satirize ecclesiastical libraries, the clergy, and religion in general.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
—David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Hint #3: Wednesday's answer has ecclesiastical connections.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 16th century, Rabelais furnished his novels with long lists of books, using the titles to satirize ecclesiastical libraries, the clergy, and religion in general.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
—David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Hint #3: Wednesday's answer has ecclesiastical connections.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Ecclesiastical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecclesiastical. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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ecclesiastical
adjective
ec·cle·si·as·ti·cal
ik-ˌlē-zē-ˈas-ti-kəl
e-ˌklē-
variants
or ecclesiastic
-tik
: of or relating to a church
ecclesiastical history
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