How Do You Spell ANGLICAN?

Pronunciation: [ˈaŋɡlɪkən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "anglican" corresponds with its pronunciation, which is /ˈæŋɡlɪkən/. The first syllable is emphasized, with an "a" sound as in "cat". The "ng" sound is pronounced as one unit, and the "l" is silent. The following syllable has a short "i" sound as in "hit", and ends with a "k" sound. The final syllable has the schwa sound as in "a" in "sofa". The word refers to the Church of England or its members, and is often used to describe members of the Anglican Communion throughout the world.

ANGLICAN Meaning and Definition

1. Anglican refers to a form of Christianity that originated in England and is associated with the Church of England. The term "Anglican" can be used both as a noun and an adjective.

   As a noun, Anglican refers to a member or adherent of the Anglican Church, which is one of the largest Christian denominations worldwide. Anglicanism emerged during the English Reformation in the 16th century when the Church of England separated from the authority of the Pope and Roman Catholic Church. Anglican theology combines elements of Protestantism and Catholicism, emphasizing the importance of scripture, tradition, reason, and the sacraments.

   As an adjective, Anglican characterizes anything related to the Anglican Church or its teachings, practices, and traditions. This can include Anglican liturgy, Anglican clergy, Anglican worship, Anglican bishops, and Anglican theology.

   Anglicanism has a diverse range of beliefs and practices, with variations between different Anglican churches and provinces worldwide. While the Church of England is the mother church of Anglicanism, there are also autonomous provinces and national churches across the globe that are part of the Anglican Communion. Anglicanism places an emphasis on the role of bishops and the sacraments, particularly baptism and Holy Communion.

   In summary, Anglican refers to the Christian tradition and principles associated with the Church of England and its worldwide branches, as well as individuals who follow its teachings or are members of Anglican churches.

2. • A member of the Church of England.

   • English; pertaining to England.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ANGLICAN

• anglic
• anerican
• angelian
• angelican
• anglina
• angleica
• aneglica
• anglical
• anglica
• angliaan
• anglicin
• Anglionn
• Anglianne
• Anglician

Etymology of ANGLICAN

The word "Anglican" comes from the Latin term "Anglicanus", which means "English". It ultimately traces back to the Anglo-Saxon word "Englisc", which referred to the people and language of the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that settled in England during the Early Middle Ages. Over time, "Anglicanus" evolved into "Anglican" and came to specifically denote the English branch of the Christian Church. Today, Anglican refers to the member churches of the Anglican Communion, a global community of churches with historical ties to the Church of England.

Similar spelling words for ANGLICAN

• anglian,
• Anglen,
• Angla,
• angelica,
• angelic,
• anglicanism,
• anglia,
• anglomania,
• anglicism,
• non-anglican,
• Angelina,
• anaclitic,
• angelim,
• angelini,
• high-angle gun,
• angelical,
• Angelia,
• Angelika,
• angelically,
• anglin,
• anglicise,
• anagallis,
• anglophilic,
• anglicize,
• Pan-Anglican,
• angling,
• Angeline,
• Anglea,
• ancylidae,
• anglicana,
• Angelita,
• anaclinal,
• Anjelica.

Plural form of ANGLICAN is ANGLICANS