Broad Church

adjective

1. pertaining or belonging to a party in the Anglican Church emphasizing a liberal interpretation of ritual.

Broad Church

noun

1. a party within the Church of England which favours a broad and liberal interpretation of Anglican formularies and rubrics and objects to positive definition in theology Compare High Church Low Church
2. usually not capitals a group or movement which embraces a wide and varied number of views, approaches, and opinions

adjective

1. of or relating to this party in the Church of England

Other Words From

• Broad Churchman noun

Example Sentences

With no clear route to delivering a second referendum - and Mr Swinney himself admitting after the election that the party is failing to win the argument with the public - the glue that bound the so-called broad church of SNP members now threatens to come unstuck.

From BBC

He has said the party should aim to be a "broad church" to win back voters from the left and right.

From BBC

In its early days, the ANC celebrated that it was a “broad church” of people dedicated to freedom and democracy.

From Seattle Times

On the flipside, that is exactly what is worrying some Labour MPs, who worry that a broad church that can include Mrs Elphicke is simply too broad.

From BBC

The battle ended up in court and Mr Chamisa lost - deciding to form the CCC last January, a new party meant to be a broad church.

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