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Anglo-Catholic

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to or characteristic of Anglo-Catholicism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A member of the Anglican Church whose practices emphasise continuity with Catholic tradition.

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noun

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of Anglo-Catholic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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4

adjective

Meaning 4

supporting the Anglican Church

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Anglo- + Catholic.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: anglocatòlic — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Catalan: anglocatòlica — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • French: anglo-catholique — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Irish: Angla-Caitliceach — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Manx: Anglo-Catoleagh — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Portuguese: anglo-católico — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Spanish: anglo-católico — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Turkish: Anglokatolik — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
  • Welsh: Anglo-Gatholig — member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions
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