The Anglo-Catholic part of the Church of England, or of the churches related to it, is the part whosebeliefs and practices are similar to those of the Catholic Church.
...a parish in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
2. countable noun
An Anglo-Catholic is a Christian who belongs to the Anglo-Catholic section of the Church of England, or to the churches related to it.
Anglo-Catholic in British English
adjective
1.
of or relating to a group within the Church of England or the Anglican Communion that emphasizes the Catholic elements in its teaching and practice
noun
2.
a member of this group
Derived forms
Anglo-Catholicism (ˌAnglo-Caˈtholiˌcism)
noun
Anglo-Catholic in American English
(ˈæŋgloʊˈkæθəlɪk)
noun
1.
a member of the Anglican Communion who stresses its continuous tradition with the Catholic Church before and after the Reformation
adjective
2.
of Anglo-Catholics or their beliefs and practice
Examples of 'Anglo-Catholic' in a sentence
Anglo-Catholic
A tame Anglo-Catholic never did anyone any harm and can occasionally even be useful.
Howatch, Susan ABSOLUTE TRUTHS
I'm positive the Bishop will not appoint another Anglo-Catholic.
Secombe, Fred GOODBYE CURATE
I intend to seek Bishop Farr's help in finding a locum - Starmouth is more of an Anglo-Catholic stronghold than Starbridge, as you know.