Anglican
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.”
How to use Anglican
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to, or a member of, the Church of England and its sister churches worldwide.
Word forms
more Anglican comparative, Anglicans plural, most Anglican superlative
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They were married in an _____ church near their home.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin Anglicanus, from Anglicus ("English").
Rhymes for Anglican
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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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