ecclesiology noun. [ɪ,kli:zɪ'ɒlǝdʒi] M19.
[formed as ECCLESIOLATRY + -OLOGY.]
1. The branch of knowledge that deals with the Christian Church or churches, esp. church building and decoration. M19.

2. Theology as applied to the nature and structure of the Christian Church. M20.

■ e,cclesio'logic adjective L19.

■ e,cclesio'logical adjective M19.

■ e,cclesio'logically adverb L19.

■ ecclesiologist noun M19.

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