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 Word Forms

• Broad Churchman noun