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ecclesiology

Syllabification: (ec·cle·si·ol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /iˌklēzēˈäləjē/

Definition of ecclesiology

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: /iˌklēzēəˈläjikəl/

adjective

ecclesiologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/

noun

Origin:

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

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Definition of ecclesiology in the British & World English dictionary

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