anglican
/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈaŋ-gli-kən/ (ame, mw) · /ˈæŋɡlɪkən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæŋɡlɪkən/ (ame, ipa)
anglican — adjective
- anglicanpositive
- more anglicancomparative
- most anglicansuperlative
1. connected with England's historic national church, or with churches in other cou
connected with England's historic national church, or with churches in other countries that share the same tradition
Imani sang in the Anglican choir during the Easter service.
Anglican + church group
The Anglican church near the station offers meals on Fridays.
Anglican + church
Vikram attended an Anglican school where morning worship was required.
A local paper covered the Anglican bishop's visit to the harbor town.
- Episcopal
often closest in American contexts, especially in the official name of the Episcopal Church
- Protestant
broader — includes Anglican churches but also many other Christian traditions
用法筆記
Usually comes before nouns such as church, priest, bishop, school, or choir. Distinguish from the noun sense, which names a person rather than something linked to the church.
常見錯誤
anglican — noun
- anglicansingular
- anglicansplural
1. a person who belongs to England's historic national church, or to a related chur
a person who belongs to England's historic national church, or to a related church in another country
Jude became an Anglican after joining the church near his university.
become + an Anglican
Many Anglicans in Lagos attend evening prayer before work.
plural noun: Anglicans
The guide explained that Folake's grandfather was an Anglican bishop.
At the funeral, several Anglicans read psalms beside the family.
- Episcopalian
often used especially for members of the Episcopal Church, particularly in the United States
- Protestant
broader — an Anglican is one kind of Protestant, but not every Protestant is Anglican
- Catholic
a member of the Roman Catholic Church rather than an Anglican church
- Orthodox Christian
a member of an Eastern Orthodox church, which is separate from the Anglican Communion
用法筆記
Usually refers to a person, not to the religion itself. Distinguish from Anglicanism, which names the tradition, beliefs, and worship style.