ecclesia

[ ih-klee-zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

noun

, plural ec·cle·si·ae [ih-, klee, -zhee-ee, -zee-ee].

1. an assembly, especially the popular assembly of ancient Athens.
2. a congregation; church.

ecclesia

/ ɪˈkliːzɪə /

noun

1. (in formal Church usage) a congregation
2. the assembly of citizens of an ancient Greek state

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecclesia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecclesia¹

C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Greek ekklēsia assembly, from ekklētos called, from ekkalein to call out, from kalein to call

Example Sentences

Solis expressed confidence that there will be "a general of righteousness appointed to govern the state of New Mexico, and the Ecclesia will be established."

From Salon

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 Washington 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