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Ecclesiastic vs Churchman - What's the difference?

ecclesiastic | churchman | Synonyms |

Ecclesiastic is a synonym of churchman.


As nouns the difference between ecclesiastic and churchman

is that ecclesiastic is one who adheres to a church-based philosophy while churchman is a person (originally a man) of authority in a religious organization; a cleric.

As an adjective ecclesiastic

is of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

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.

    • churchman

    English

    Noun

    (churchmen)
  • A person (originally a man) of authority in a religious organization; a cleric.
  • :The bishop, a highly placed churchman , stated the religion's opinion.