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anglicans

|an-gli-cans|

/ˈæŋɡlɪkənz/

(anglican)

related to the Church of England

Base Form	Noun
anglican	anglicanism

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Anglicans' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'Anglicanus', where 'Anglicus' meant 'English'.

Historical Evolution

'Anglicanus' transformed into the English word 'Anglican', and the plural form 'Anglicans' is used to refer to multiple members of the Anglican Church.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'English' or 'of the English people', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'members of the Anglican Church'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'Anglican', referring to members of the Anglican Church or relating to the Anglican tradition.

The Anglicans gathered for Sunday service.

Synonyms

members of the Church of England

Antonyms

CatholicsProtestants (other denominations)

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Last updated: 2025/08/09 00:21