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churchiness

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church⋅y

  [chur-chee]
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–adjective, church⋅i⋅er, church⋅i⋅est.
1. adhering strictly to the prescribed form in ecclesiastical matters.
2. intolerant of dissent in one's religion.
3. of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a church: The stained-glass windows gave the room a churchy look.
Origin:
1835–45; church + -y 1

Related forms:
church⋅i⋅ness, noun
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