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Anglican
Official diocesan definitionAs a noun, it refers to members of churches descended from the Church of England, such as the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Anglican Church of Canada and others. As an adjective, it describes traditions or teachings associated with those churches.
Also called
Anglicans
Source
Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.
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