Church of England

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The national church of England: The Church of England is the established Christian church in England, with the British monarch as its Supreme Governor. It is the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Usage
  • The term "Church of England" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this institution. It is often preceded by the definite article "the".
  • It functions as a singular noun, though it refers to a collective body.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The King is the temporal head of the Church of England.
    • She was married in a beautiful Church of England parish church.
    • The history of the Church of England dates back to the 6th century.
Advanced Usage
  • "Established Church": A common synonym highlighting its status as the official state church.
    • The Church of England is the established church in England.
  • "Anglican Church": A term often used interchangeably, especially in a global context, though "Church of England" is more specific to England itself.
    • The Anglican Church, of which the Church of England is the founding member, has a presence worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anglican (adj): Relating to the Church of England or any church in the Anglican Communion.
    • He follows the Anglican tradition.
  • Anglicanism (n): The faith and practices of the Anglican Church.
    • She studied the history of Anglicanism.
  • C of E (n): A common abbreviation for the Church of England.
    • He's a C of E vicar.
Synonyms
  • The Anglican Communion (in a broader, global sense).
  • The Established Church (in the context of England).
Related Phrases
  • High Church/Low Church: Terms describing different theological and ceremonial traditions within the Church of England.
    • That parish is known for its High Church services.
  • Broad Church: Refers to the inclusive, comprehensive nature of the Church of England, accommodating a wide range of beliefs.
    • Anglicanism is often described as a broad church.
Noun
  1. the national church of England (and all other churches in other countries that share its beliefs); has its see in Canterbury and the sovereign as its temporal head

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