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Anglican

Official diocesan definition

As 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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