What does Anglican mean?
Definitions for Anglican
ˈæŋ glɪ kənan·gli·can
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Princeton's WordNet
Anglicanadjective
a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
Anglicanadjective
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Anglican church
"an Anglican bishop"
Wiktionary
Anglicannoun
A member of an Anglican church.
Anglicanadjective
Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion.
Etymology: From Anglicanus, from Anglicus.
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anglican
Anglican refers to anything related to the Church of England or the churches around the world that are in communion with it, including beliefs, rituals, and tradition. It is also used to describe individuals who are members or followers of these churches. This Christian denomination was established as a part of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century and is distinct for its blend of Protestant and Catholic traditions.
Webster Dictionary
Anglicanadjective
english; of or pertaining to England or the English nation; especially, pertaining to, or connected with, the established church of England; as, the Anglican church, doctrine, orders, ritual, etc
Anglicanadjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or held by, the high church party of the Church of England
Anglicannoun
a member of the Church of England
Anglicannoun
in a restricted sense, a member of the High Church party, or of the more advanced ritualistic section, in the Church of England
Etymology: [Angli the Angles, a Germanic tribe in Lower Germany. Cf. English.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Anglican
ang′glik-an, adj. English: belonging to, or characteristic of, the Church of England.—n. Ang′licanism, attachment to English institutions, esp. the English Church: the principles of the English Church.—v.t. Ang′licise, to express in English idiom.—n. Ang′licism, an English idiom or peculiarity of language.—v.t. Ang′lify, to make English.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Anglican in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Anglican in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- anglicanFrench
- 聖公会のJapanese
- anglicanoPortuguese
- இங்கிலாந்தின் கிறித்தவக்Tamil
- انجیلUrdu
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