Gallican

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Etymology

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

Adjective

Gallican (not comparable)

  1. Relating to Gaul or France; Gallic; French.
  2. (Roman Catholicism, chiefly historical)
    1. Relating to the French Roman Catholic church, especially before the late 19th century.
      the Gallican church or clergy
    2. Relating to Gallicanism.
      Synonym: Cisalpine

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Noun

Gallican (plural Gallicans)

  1. An adherent to, and supporter of, Gallicanism.
    Synonym: Cisalpine

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