free church

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Christian denomination that is intrinsically separate from government, and neither defines government policy nor accepts theology, policy, or funding from the state.

Word forms

free church free churches

Etymology

Popularised in the late 19th century on the model of the Scottish Free Church formed in 1843.

Derived words

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