anglican catholic
Definition
Noun: A member of the Anglican Church who emphasizes its Catholic character. This term refers to Anglicans who stress the historical, liturgical, and theological continuity of Anglicanism with the wider Catholic tradition of the Christian Church, rather than with Protestantism.
Usage
The term is used to identify a specific theological and liturgical position within the Anglican Communion. * He is an Anglican Catholic who prefers traditional liturgy. * The parish is known for its Anglican Catholic identity.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used adjectivally to describe practices, theology, or parishes that reflect this emphasis (e.g., Anglican Catholic worship, Anglican Catholic theology).
- It often contrasts with terms like "Evangelical Anglican" or "Low Church," which emphasize Protestant and Reformed aspects of Anglicanism.
Variants and Related Words
- Anglo-Catholic: A more common synonym for Anglican Catholic. The terms are often used interchangeably, though "Anglo-Catholic" is historically more prevalent.
- High Church: A broader term describing Anglican worship and practice that is formal and ritualistic, which often overlaps with Anglican Catholic identity.
Synonyms
- Anglo-Catholic
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To have an Anglican Catholic sensibility: To possess an appreciation for the Catholic aspects of the Anglican tradition.
Noun
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a member of the Anglican Church who emphasizes its Catholic character
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