antiprelatic

/æntaɪˈprɛlætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Opposed to the principles of the Prelatic system, especially in the 17th-century Church of England.

“The antiprelatic faction dominated the debates at the Savoy Conference.”

2. noun

A supporter of the antiprelatic movement in the Church of England.

“The antiprelatic party was a significant force in shaping the Church’s reforms.”

Synonyms

  • anti-episcopal
  • low-church

Antonyms

  • high-church
  • prelatic