anglo catholicism

/ˌæŋɡloʊkəˈθɑlɪsɪzəm/
noun
  1. A movement within the Anglican Church that emphasizes Catholic traditions, sacraments, and authority.
    • The church's architecture reflects the influence of Anglo-Catholicism.
    • Anglo-Catholicism grew in the 19th century as a reaction against Protestant influences.
    • She wrote her thesis on the history of Anglo-Catholicism in England.
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