non-Anglican
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/ˌnɑnˈæŋɡlɪkən/
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/ˌnɒnˈæŋɡlɪkən/
not belonging to Anglicanism
Etymology
'non-Anglican' is formed from the prefix 'non-' (from Latin 'non', meaning 'not') combined with 'Anglican' (from New Latin 'Anglicanus', relating to the English or England).
'Anglican' comes via New/Medieval Latin 'Anglicanus' (meaning 'of the English') and entered English to denote things relating to the Church of England; the prefix 'non-' has long been used in English to create negatives, producing the compound 'non-Anglican'.
Originally 'Anglican' meant 'of or relating to the English (people or England)'; over time it came to refer specifically to the Church of England and its tradition, so 'non-Anglican' now means 'not of or not belonging to that church or tradition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not Anglican; someone who does not belong to the Anglican Church or does not follow its rites.
A non-Anglican attended the ceremony and observed respectfully.
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Adjective 1
not Anglican; not relating to or characteristic of the Anglican Church (the Church of England) or its doctrines and practices.
She preferred a non-Anglican place of worship while traveling.
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