adj
Anglican
ANG-glih-kuhn
adj
1
Relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion.
"They were married in an Anglican church near their home."
"The cathedral follows Anglican traditions dating back centuries."
noun
1
A member of an Anglican church.
"She was raised as an Anglican but rarely attends services now."
How to Use Anglican
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to, or a member of, the Church of England and its sister churches worldwide.
Word Forms
more Anglican comparative, Anglicans plural, most Anglican superlative
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Anglicanus, from Anglicus ("English").