low church
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low church¹
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By analogy with high church.
noun Low Church · low-church
- 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.
- Any similar Christian tradition.
adjective more low church · most low church · Low Church · low-church
- Characteristic of or pertaining to such a tradition. What a sly fox that Curate was! He was low-church, and she never liked him.
Low Church²
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of low church
adjective more Low Church · most Low Church
- Alternative letter-case form of low church
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year = {2026},
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