national church

noun

1. an independent church within a country, usually representing the prevalent religion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of national church¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Although there is a separation of Church and state by law, the Armenian constitution recognises the AAC "as a national Church".

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But one woman has told of her profound disappointment at the response of the national Church leadership to the abuse she says she faced.

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He was at a national church convention in July 2022 when he got the invitation to be on the show.

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The building buyout comes on top of national church requirements for exiting congregations to contribute two years of annual apportionments — $200,000 in Oakland’s case — and money for unfunded pension liabilities, Mr. Baker said.

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There also is a national church service, a Windrush flag flying over Parliament and a set of commemorative stamps from the Royal Mail.

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