Anglo-Catholic

UK: /ˌæŋgləʊˈkæθlɪk/ US: (ang′glō kath′ə lik, -kath′lik)

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An•glo-Cath•o•lic  (ang′glō kath′ə lik, -kath′lik), n. 

1. an adherent of Anglo-Catholicism.
2. a member of the Church of England, as distinguished from a Roman Catholic or member of the Greek or Russian Orthodox churches.

adj. 

3. of or pertaining to Anglo-Catholicism or Anglo-Catholics.

• 1830–40

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Anglo-Catholic adjective

1. of or relating to a group within the Church of England or the Anglican Communion that emphasizes the Catholic elements in its teaching and practice

noun

1. a member of this group

ˌAnglo-Caˈtholiˌcism noun