: a church recognized by law as the official church of a nation or state and supported by civil authority
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn the message, the pope expressed concern for the laity and clergy of Germany if their leaders break with established church teaching.Fox News, 21 July 2022 Although not a signatory of that letter, Archbishop Justin Welby, the head of England’s established church and a fellow Etonian, is known to share that worry.The Economist, 27 July 2019