English Explanatory Dictionary

low church

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tradition within the Anglican church more heavily influenced by Protestant and Reformed belief and practice, characterised by an informal style of worship, a less elevated view of the priesthood and sacraments, and a focus on evangelical principles.
  2. Any similar Christian tradition.
adj
  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to such a tradition.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of low church.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of low church.

Word forms

low church low-church more low church most low church

Etymology

By analogy with high church.

Related words

low and slow Low Churchman
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