Anglican
adjective
An·gli·can
ˈaŋ-gli-kən 
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
Anglican
noun
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King’s Chapel was established in 1683 as the first Anglican church in New England, which was settled starting in 1620 by dissenters who wanted a theocracy and religion shorn of folderol, cant, and the stink of popes and kings.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
When supporters of the old Anglican order sought to impose a new church tax in 1784, dissenters reacted with outrage.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Among the overnight options in Trinity is Bishop White Manor, an 1830’s manse that was once home to Newfoundland’s Anglican bishop.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
When supporters of the old Anglican order sought to impose a new church tax in 1784, dissenters reacted with outrage.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Among the overnight options in Trinity is Bishop White Manor, an 1830’s manse that was once home to Newfoundland’s Anglican bishop.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Anglican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anglican. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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Anglican
adjective
An·gli·can
ˈaŋ-gli-kən
: of or relating to the established Church of England
Anglican
noun
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