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Gallican.

Relating to Gaul or France; Gallic; French.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Relating to Gaul or France; Gallic; French.

    not-comparable
  2. Relating to the French Roman Catholic church, especially before the late 19th century.

    historical · not-comparable
    the Gallican church or clergy
  3. Relating to Gallicanism.

    historical · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin Gallicānus (“pertaining to Gaul or France; Gallican”), from Gallicus (“Gaulish, French”) (from Gallia (“Gaul”)) + -ānus (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’).

noun
  1. An adherent to, and supporter of, Gallicanism.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin Gallicānus (“pertaining to Gaul or France; Gallican”), from Gallicus (“Gaulish, French”) (from Gallia (“Gaul”)) + -ānus (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’).

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