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Etymology of the English word ecclesia

the English word ecclesia
derived from the Latin word ecclesia (church; assembly, meeting of the assembly)
derived from the Late Greek word ekklesia, ἐκκλησία (a calling out; (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both))

Date

The earliest known usage of ecclesia in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

ecclesiolatry, ecclesiology

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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