adj
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Anglican
ANG-glih-kuhn
Anglican (adj) means relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion. Example: “They were married in an Anglican church near their home.”
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.
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- Plural
- Anglicans
- Comparative
- more Anglican
- Superlative
- most Anglican
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Anglicanus, from Anglicus ("English").
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What does “Anglican” mean?
The word “Anglican” means relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion. In plain terms, relating to, or a member of, the Church of England and its sister churches worldwide.
How do you pronounce “Anglican”?
“Anglican” is pronounced ANG-glih-kuhn (/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Anglican” in a sentence?
Here is “Anglican” used in a sentence: “They were married in an Anglican church near their home.”
What part of speech is “Anglican”?
Depending on how it is used, “Anglican” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Anglican” come from?
The word “Anglican” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Anglicanus, from Anglicus ("English").
Is “Anglican” a common word?
“Anglican” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Anglican” have?
“Anglican” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Church of England or churches within the worldwide Anglican Communion.
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