High Church

adjective

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. pertaining to the view or practice in the Anglican church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition, especially in adherence to sacraments, rituals, and obedience to church authority.

High Church

noun

1. the party or movement within the Church of England stressing continuity with Catholic Christendom, the authority of bishops, and the importance of sacraments, rituals, and ceremonies Compare Broad Church Low Church

adjective

1. of or relating to this party or movement

Derived Forms

• ˈHigh-ˈChurchman, noun

Other Words From

• High Churchman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of High Church¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

In addition, the researchers collected quantitative behavioral measures, such as how close the participants dared to approach the spiders or how far they could climb a high church tower.

From Science Daily

“Jerskin Fendrix” is a stage name for Joscelin Dent-Pooley, 28, who grew up in the English countryside of Shropshire on an eclectic diet of high church music and ’90s Disney animated films and rap.

From Los Angeles Times

Her new friend told her that her father, Paul Rytting, was a high church official who often dealt with sexual abuse complaints and suggested Chelsea contact him.

From Washington Times

Her new friend told her that her father, Paul Rytting, was a high church official who often dealt with sexual abuse complaints and suggested Chelsea contact him.

From Seattle Times

The sealed records, including sworn statements by high church officials, revealed that all records of calls to the help line are destroyed at the end of each day.

From Washington Times