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
He was at a national church convention in July 2022 when he got the invitation to be on the show.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
In England there was a shaky national church, which Elizabeth’s father, Henry VIII, had made himself head of, splitting the country in two.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 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
This is the national church of the Tuscans, and was built at the expense of the city of Florence.
From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare
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