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
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Historical memory Even before the conflict was over, aristocratic Anglican writers such as Sir Richard Musgrave spun the rebellion as an uprising of disgruntled Catholics.
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Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The episodes were also infused with moral lessons from Awdry, who, besides being a railway enthusiast and children’s author, was also an Anglican minister.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The Christian group was founded by George Fox, an Englishman who objected to Anglican emphasis on ceremony.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The episodes were also infused with moral lessons from Awdry, who, besides being a railway enthusiast and children’s author, was also an Anglican minister.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The Christian group was founded by George Fox, an Englishman who objected to Anglican emphasis on ceremony.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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“Anglican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anglican. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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Anglican
adjective
An·gli·can
ˈaŋ-gli-kən
: of or relating to the established Church of England
Anglican
noun
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