newchurch

English

adj
Definitions
  • (pejorative) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English new + English church.

Origin

English

church

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