state church

noun

1. established church.

Word History and Origins

Origin of state church¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

In his first session of government he disestablished and disendowed the State Church in Ireland.

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From the same source an endowment might be obtained for a state church which would be a bulwark of order and conservatism.

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A State Church rests upon the assumption that religion would fall, if it were not supported by the State.

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The clergy of the State Church, like the aristocracy, have probably been as a body against you in this struggle.

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The state church is the Lutheran, but every sect has been tolerated since the middle of the century, in Norway since 1845.

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