WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Broad′ Church′, 
  1. pertaining or belonging to a party in the Anglican Church emphasizing a liberal interpretation of ritual. Cf. High Church, Low Church.
Broad′ Church′man. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Broad Church n
  1. a party within the Church of England which favours a broad and liberal interpretation of Anglican formularies and rubrics and objects to positive definition in theology
    Compare High Church, Low Church
  2. (usually not capitals) a group or movement which embraces a wide and varied number of views, approaches, and opinions
 adj Broad-Church
  1. of or relating to this party in the Church of England
'Broad Church' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
High Church - Low Church

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