Church Militant

noun

The Christian church that comprises living people on Earth, which is supposed to be engaged in constant warfare against its enemies, and is thus distinguished from the Church Triumphant in Heaven.

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Meanings

noun
  1. lifestyleThe Christian church that comprises living people on Earth, which is supposed to be engaged in constant warfare against its enemies, and is thus distinguished from the Church Triumphant in Heaven.
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APA

Church Militant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Church%20Militant

MLA

“Church Militant.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Church%20Militant. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Church Militant,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Church%20Militant.

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