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ecclesiology

Pronunciation: /ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definition of ecclesiology

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the study of churches, especially church building and decoration.
  • 2theology as applied to the nature and structure of the Christian Church.

Derivatives

ecclesiological

Pronunciation: /-zɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

ecclesiologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek ekklēsia 'assembly, church' + -logy

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Definition of ecclesiology in the US English dictionary

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