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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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church·y   (chûr'chē)   
adj.   church·i·er, church·i·est

  1. Conforming or adhering rigorously to the practices or creeds of a church.

  2. Of, suitable for, or suggesting a church: "two . . . ladies in churchy hats sipping pale pink drinks" (Anne Tyler).

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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