Established Church (Noun)
Meaning
The church that is recognized as the official church of a nation.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The established church in England is the Church of England, which is led by the monarch as its head.
- In Scotland the established church is the Church of Scotland, also known as the Kirk.
- The Church of Denmark is the established church in Denmark and is headed by the monarch.
- The established church in Greece is the Greek Orthodox Church, which has been a significant part of Greek culture and identity.
- In some countries the established church is also the state church, such as the Church of Sweden which was the established church until 2000.