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high church en · ADJ

Etymology

Back-formation from High Churchman, originally denoting an opponent of religious toleration with high meaning “extreme”; see churchman (“supporter of the established church”). Compare High Tory.

Meanings

1. Characteristic of or pertaining to such a tradition.

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most high church	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
high-church		alternative	lexicographic
more high church	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
High Church		alternative	lexicographic

high church en · NOUN

Etymology

Back-formation from High Churchman, originally denoting an opponent of religious toleration with high meaning “extreme”; see churchman (“supporter of the established church”). Compare High Tory.

Meanings

1. (qualifier:Anglicanism, uncountable) A tradition within the Anglican church with an elevated view of the priesthood, episcopacy, and sacraments, practising a formal style of liturgy and emphasising continuity with Catholicism.
2. (broadly, uncountable) Any similar Christian tradition.

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high-church		alternative	lexicographic
High Church		alternative	lexicographic