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ec•cle•si•a
Pronunciation: (i-klē'zhē-u, -zē-u), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -si•aePronunciation: (-zhē-ē", -zē-ē"). [key]
1. an assembly, esp. the popular assembly of ancient Athens.
2. a congregation; church.
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