noun
- plural of churchliness; the quality or state of being churchly; adherence to or characteristic of church practices, beliefs, or atmosphere
Usage: formal; typically used in academic or religious contexts
Examples
- The cathedral's architectural churchlinesses impressed visitors from around the world.
- Her churchlinesses were evident in her daily devotional practices.
- The community valued the churchlinesses that defined their parish traditions.
- Various churchlinesses characterized the different denominations in the region.