ecclesiarchy
- noun
- /ɪˈkliziˌɑrki/
- Specialized
- Disputes within the ecclesiarchy sometimes led to significant changes in church policy.
Examples
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The ecclesiarchy convened to address important matters affecting the congregation.
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Throughout history, the ecclesiarchy has played a central role in shaping church doctrine.
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The ecclesiarchy of the local church met every Sunday.
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Many believe the ecclesiarchy should be more transparent.
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The decisions of the ecclesiarchy often influence the direction of church policies.
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Members of the ecclesiarchy convened to discuss important doctrinal issues.
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She was appointed to the ecclesiarchy due to her extensive knowledge of church law.
Synonyms
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People who guide and manage a church and its members
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9.9
A group of bishops who lead a church and the way they run it
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An office, rank, or group of senior church leaders in the Catholic Church
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The group of bishops who lead a church
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8.6
The group of people who lead local churches in the same religious group
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A system where bishops and senior leaders lead the church
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ecclesiarchy comes from the Greek ecclesia 'church' and -archy 'rule', and can mean the leaders who run a church. That is why the word is used for the governing body or authority inside a church.