EPISCOPAL CHURCH


Meaning of EPISCOPAL CHURCH in English

( also the Protestant Episcopal Church )

the US Church that is part of the Anglican Communion . It separated from the Church of England during the American Revolution . It has the reputation of having many rich and socially important people as members. A member of the church is called an Episcopalian .

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.