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Definition: Anglo-catholic

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. Supporting the Anglican Church.[Wordnet]
2. Of or pertaining to a church modeled on the English Reformation; Anglican; -- sometimes restricted to the ritualistic or High Church section of the Church of England.[Websters].
Noun 1. A member of the Church of England who contends for its catholic character; more specifically, a High Churchman.[Websters].

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Date "Anglo-catholic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1838. (references)


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List of Anglo-Catholic Churches 37     List of Anglo-Catholic Churches 37

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