Definition

The quality or state of being related to a church or having church-like characteristics.

Example

The community was known for its strong sense of churchliness, bringing people together for worship and fellowship.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how churchliness can affect a community.

That's an interesting point; it really can bring people together.

Yeah, I feel like that sense of churchliness creates a unique bond among members.

Absolutely! It’s like a shared purpose that strengthens relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Churchliness → It is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a place of worship) and "-liness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "churchliness" refers to the quality or state of being church-like or having characteristics associated with a church.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'church' as a place of worship, and '-liness' as indicating a quality. This helps you remember that 'churchliness' means the quality of being like a church.

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