churchinesses

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church⋅y

[chur-chee]

–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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