Broad church — is a term referring to Latitudinarian churchmanship in the Church of England, in particular, and Anglicanism, in general. From this, the term is often used to refer to secular political organisations, meaning that they encompass a broad range of… … Wikipedia
Broad Church — (Eccl.) A portion of the Church of England, consisting of persons who claim to hold a position, in respect to doctrine and fellowship, intermediate between the High Church party and the Low Church, or evangelical, party. The term has been applied … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Broad Church — Broad Churchman. pertaining or belonging to a party in the Anglican Church emphasizing a liberal interpretation of ritual. Cf. High Church, Low Church. * * * ▪ Anglican Communion movement moderate movement that emerged as one of the three… … Universalium
Broad Church — n. a liberal party of the Anglican Church in the late 19th cent. Broad Church adj. Broad Churchman n. pl. Broad Churchmen … English World dictionary
broad-church — broadˈ church adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑broad * * * Broad Church «BRD CHURCH», adjective. of or having to do with a party in the Anglican Communion that seeks to avoid rigid definitions of dogma and ritual … Useful english dictionary
Broad Church — Broad′ Church′ adj. rel pertaining or belonging to a party in the Anglican Church emphasizing a liberal interpretation of ritual … From formal English to slang
broad church — noun count BRITISH a group or political party that includes people who have a wide range of beliefs or opinions and come from many different backgrounds … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
broad church — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms broad church : singular broad church plural broad churches British a group or political party that includes people who have a wide range of beliefs or opinions and come from many different backgrounds … English dictionary
broad church — noun A wide scope of philosophies and ideas. The Liberal party in Australia is often described as being a broad church, encompassing conservatives and radicals, wets and dries … Wiktionary
broad church — noun Usage: capitalized B&C : a party or school of theological thought in the Anglican Communion holding liberal views as to doctrine and fellowship and emphasizing a policy of broad inclusiveness, active especially during the second half of the… … Useful english dictionary
