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

Anglicanism

ˈaŋ-gli-kə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Examples of Anglican in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Netflix Cast: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Charlotte Beaumont Call the Midwife is a period drama set in the 1950s about the Anglican nuns and medical personnel who work in a nursing convent in the slums of London's East End. —Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026

He was raised by a devout Christian mother and confirmed at an Anglican church. —John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026

Nigeria’s prominence reflects a broader shift in the Anglican world toward Africa, where membership has grown rapidly since the late 20th century. —Melissa Petruzzello, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026

Five members of the group of female Anglican bishops traveled to Canterbury for the ceremony. —Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Anglican

adjective

An·​gli·​can ˈaŋ-gli-kən 

: of or relating to the established Church of England

Anglican noun

Anglicanism

-kə-ˌniz-əm 

noun