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ecclesiology

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ec⋅cle⋅si⋅ol⋅o⋅gy

  [i-klee-zee-ol-uh-jee]
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–noun
1. the study of ecclesiastical adornments and furnishings.
2. the study of church doctrine.
Origin:
1830–40; ecclesi(a) + -o- + -logy

Related forms:
ec⋅cle⋅si⋅o⋅log⋅ic  [i-klee-zee-uh-loj-ik] , ec⋅cle⋅si⋅o⋅log⋅i⋅cal, adjective
ec⋅cle⋅si⋅o⋅log⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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ec·cle·si·ol·o·gy   (ĭ-klē'zē-ŏl'ə-jē)   
n.  

  1. The branch of theology that is concerned with the nature, constitution, and functions of a church.

  2. The study of ecclesiastical architecture and ornamentation.


[ecclesi(a) + -logy.]
ec·cle'si·o·log'i·cal (-ə-lŏj'ĭ-kəl) adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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