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anglikana

ah-nglee-KAH-nah

How to say it

Swahilianglikanaah-nglee-KAH-nah
EnglishAnglican
Frenchanglican, anglicane

Meaning

Describes the Anglican Church, the Protestant church that began in England, and its members, bishops and dioceses.

Good to know

Written with a capital after a noun: Kanisa la Anglikana, the Anglican Church; Askofu wa Anglikana, an Anglican bishop. A member is Mwanglikana, plural Waanglikana.

Examples

  • Askofu wa Anglikana aliongoza ibada ya Pasaka.The Anglican bishop led the Easter service.
  • Shule hii ilianzishwa na Kanisa la Anglikana.This school was founded by the Anglican Church.
  • Waumini wa Anglikana walikusanyika kwa sala ya jioni.The Anglican faithful gathered for evening prayer.

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