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Broad Church

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Broad Church
n
1. (Christianity / Anglicanism) a party within the Church of England which favours a broad and liberal interpretation of Anglican formularies and rubrics and objects to positive definition in theology Compare High Church, Low Church
2. (Christianity / Anglicanism) (usually not capitals) a group or movement which embraces a wide and varied number of views, approaches, and opinions
adj Broad-Church
(Christianity / Anglicanism) of or relating to this party in the Church of England


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