Anglican

adjective

An·​gli·​can ˈaŋ-gli-kən How to pronounce Anglican (audio)
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
Anglicanism 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for Anglican

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin anglicanus, from anglicus English, from Latin Angli Angles

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anglican was in 1598

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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 How to pronounce Anglican (audio)
: of or relating to the established Church of England
Anglican noun
Anglicanism noun
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