Etymology

newchurch

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Today it means: Describing Christians or forms of Christianity seen as being marked by liberalism, influence from modern concepts and trends, novelty etc. and disregard for established or traditional beliefs and practices. Full definition →

Old English nīwe + cirice
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newchurch · adjective1

From new + church.

Newchurch · proper noun2

  1. Old English · derived fromnīwe + cirice
  2. English todayNewchurch

From new + church and Old English nīwe + cirice.

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