ecclesiastical Latin
noun
The form of Latin used in the Roman Catholic Church, especially as opposed to classical Latin.
- Ecclesiastical Latin has evolved over time and the term encompasses a broad range of styles and registers. Originally influenced by vernacular Latin, it differs from classical Latin chiefly in its vocabulary and, in recent times, Italian-influenced pronunciation..
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Kenneth Macaulay (?1724–1779), Church of Scotland minister and local historian.
- administrate
- administration
- administrational
- administration assistant
- administration fee
- administration order
- administrative
- administrative assistant
- administrative law
- administrative leave
- administratively
- administrative receiver
- administrative receivership
- administrator
- administratorship
- administratory
- administratress
- administratrix
- administress
- administrivia
- administry
- admirability
- admirable
- admirableness
- admirably