ecclesiast vs preacher

ecclesiast

noun
  • A cleric; someone (such as a priest) who administers a church (ecclesia) or other religious gathering/group. 

  • A member of the Athenian ecclesia (public legislative assembly). 

  • A member of any ecclesia (church or other assembly). 

preacher

noun
  • Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel; a clergyman or clergywoman. 

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