Anglicans

/ˈæŋɡlɪkənz/ noun

Definition

Members of the Church of England or churches that follow its traditions and practices.

Etymology

From 'Anglican,' derived from Anglii (the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England) plus the Latin suffix -anus meaning 'of or relating to.' The term emerged in the 16th century to describe followers of the English church.

Kelly Says

The word 'Anglican' literally means 'of the Angles,' connecting modern church members to ancient Germanic tribes who invaded Britain 1,500 years ago—your religious identity is actually rooted in prehistoric migrations!

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