high church

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Definitions of high church words

adjective high church pertaining to the view or practice in the Anglican church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition, especially in adherence to sacraments, rituals, and obedience to church authority. 1
noun high church the party or movement within the Church of England stressing continuity with Catholic Christendom, the authority of bishops, and the importance of sacraments, rituals, and ceremonies 0
adjective high church of or relating to this party or movement 0
noun high church a conservative party of the Anglican Church that retains various practices and much of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church 0
noun high church A worship style that favors very formal liturgy and worship, while eschewing modernism. 0

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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