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High Church

n

(Christianity / Anglicanism) the party or movement within the Church of England stressing continuity with Catholic Christendom, the authority of bishops, and the importance of sacraments, rituals, and ceremonies Compare Broad Church, Low Church

adj High-Church

(Christianity / Anglicanism) of or relating to this party or movement

High-Churchman  n

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Noun

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High Church - a group in the Anglican Church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition (especially in sacraments and rituals and obedience to church authority) High Anglican Church church service, church - a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church" religious order, religious sect, sect - a subdivision of a larger religious group