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Chaplain vs Ecclesiastic - What's the difference?

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Chaplain is a related term of ecclesiastic.


As nouns the difference between chaplain and ecclesiastic

is that chaplain is a member of the clergy officially assigned to an institution, group, private chapel, etc while ecclesiastic is one who adheres to a church-based philosophy.

As an adjective ecclesiastic is

of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

chaplain

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A member of the clergy officially assigned to an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

    • Derived terms

    * chaplaincy

    ecclesiastic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ecclesiastick

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

    • Usage notes

    Ecclesiastical is more commonly used.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who adheres to a church-based philosophy.