What is another word for Gallican?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalɪkən] (IPA)

Gallican is an adjective that describes something relating to France or the French church. There are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of Gallican, depending on the context. Some examples include French, Gaulish, Francophone, and Gallo-Roman. Other synonyms might be more specific, such as relating to the French Revolution or French cuisine. It is important to choose the right synonym based on the context and intended meaning, as some may have different connotations or historical associations. It's always a good idea to consult a thesaurus or dictionary to find the appropriate synonym for your writing.

What are the hypernyms for Gallican?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Gallicanism, Gallican Church, European Catholicism, French Catholicism.

Usage examples for Gallican

About her spiritual welfare the Ambassador expressed himself much concerned, for she was surrounded by heretics, and in place of the irreproachable ecclesiastics appointed by her brother she had been forced to receive two English priests, by name Godfrey and Potter, who belonged to a school of thought which in his eyes, and in those of the Bishop of Mende, was little less than heretical, for they had both taken the oath of allegiance, and they had both assured the Earl of Carlisle that they did not belong to the Church of Rome, but to that which was Catholic, Gallican, and "Sorbonique," an assertion which particularly enraged Bassompierre, who saw in it an insult to the French Church and nation.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
Innocent probably was aware that it was to a great extent managed by a section of the secular clergy, who, perhaps from their close connection with the intellectual society of Paris, held Gallican views of so extreme a type that they would gladly have settled the matter without reference to Rome, and who saw in the whole affair a nice opportunity of getting rid of their enemies the Jesuits, whom they thoughtfully suggested should be excluded from the general toleration; indeed, one of the chief supporters of the scheme was a priest named Holden, who was a great friend of Sir Kenelm Digby and Thomas White, and who had long been noted for the extravagance of his opinions.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
One of the most bitter thoughts of all was that a secular priest named Serjeant, who, with another named Morris, was of Gallican views, had given evidence in public court against the Jesuits' casuistry.
"Oddsfish!"
Robert Hugh Benson

Related words: Gallican Rite, Gallican Mass, Gallican Catholic Church, Gallican Tradition, Christian Rite

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