"low church" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more low church [comparative], most low church [superlative]
Etymology: By analogy with high church. Etymology templates: {{m|en|high church}} high church Head templates: {{en-adj}} low church (comparative more low church, superlative most low church)
  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to such a tradition.
    Sense id: en-low_church-en-adj-Asfw-maM

Noun [English]

Etymology: By analogy with high church. Etymology templates: {{m|en|high church}} high church Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} low church (uncountable)
  1. (Anglicanism) 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. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anglicanism Synonyms: Low Church, low-church [adjective] Related terms: Low Churchman
    Sense id: en-low_church-en-noun-E~F0wKON Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 58 37
  2. (by extension) Any similar Christian tradition. Tags: broadly, uncountable
    Sense id: en-low_church-en-noun-5id9AO4N

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