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An·gli·can | \ ˈaŋ-gli-kən 
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\Definition of Anglican
1 : of or relating to the established episcopal Church of England and churches of similar faith and order in communion with it
2 : of or relating to England or the English nation
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The first known use of Anglican was in 1598
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