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noun
1.
the study of ecclesiastical adornments and furnishings.
2.
the study of church doctrine.
Origin:
1830–40;
ecclesi(a)
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-o-
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-logy
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ec·cle·si·o·log·i·cal,
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ec·cle·si·o·log·i·cal·ly,
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ecclesiology
(ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ)
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n
1.
the study of the Christian Church
2.
the study of Church architecture and decoration
ecclesiological
—
adj
ecclesio'logically
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adv
ecclesi'ologist
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n
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