national church
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of national church
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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As a Presbyterian, he was no longer marginalized but could identify with the Scottish national church.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
There also is a national church service, a Windrush flag flying over Parliament and a set of commemorative stamps from the Royal Mail.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Major L’Enfant was the one who imagined a national church.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2021
The new voter outreach is casting a wide net, relying on an emerging national church initiative, the help of high-profile clergy plus social media and broadcast outlets.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2016
By imperial decree in 1885 the suspension of the law against withdrawing again from the national church, which had existed for twenty years, was abolished.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
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