ecclesia
Americannoun
plural
ecclesiae-
an assembly, especially the popular assembly of ancient Athens.
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a congregation; church.
noun
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(in formal Church usage) a congregation
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the assembly of citizens of an ancient Greek state
Etymology
Origin of ecclesia
1570–80; < Latin < Greek ekklēsía assembly, equivalent to ékklēt ( os ) summoned ( ek- ec- + klē-, variant of kal-, stem of kaleîn to call, + -tos past participle suffix) + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday morning said that: “With sorrow I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican.”
From Seattle Times
A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday morning said that: “With pain I inform that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be released as soon as possible.”
From Seattle Times
Wisdom Kowouto added five points and six rebounds for Ecclesia.
From Seattle Times
McNeese: The Cowboys will be off until Monday night when they entertain Ecclesia.
From Seattle Times
His family held a funeral for Adams on Saturday morning at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship church in San Beranrdino.
From Los Angeles Times
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