"free church" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: free churches [plural]
Etymology: Popularised in the late 19th century on the model of the Scottish Free Church formed in 1843. Head templates: {{en-noun}} free church (plural free churches)
  1. (Christianity) A Christian denomination that is intrinsically separate from government, and neither defines government policy nor accepts theology, policy, or funding from the state. Wikipedia link: Free Church of Scotland (1843–1900) Categories (topical): Christianity Derived forms: free churchman
    Sense id: en-free_church-en-noun-IR8nqZF2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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