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Anglicanism in Irish (Anglacánachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for Anglicanism is Anglacánachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “Anglicanism” in Irish

Irish:
Anglacánachas
English:
Anglicanism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“ANG-gluh-kaw-nuh-khus”  /ˈaŋɡləkaːnəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
Anglacánachais, an Anglacánachais (e.g. stair an Anglacánachais, the history of Anglicanism)

What does “Anglacánachas” mean?

Anglicanism
The beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church, such as the Church of England and the Church of Ireland.Also: Anglican church, Anglican faith.

“Anglacánachas” with the article

Here is Anglacánachas after the article (an t-alt).

an tAnglacánachas
the Anglicanism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Anglacánachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Anglacánachas, the Irish word for Anglicanism.

Is cuid den Phrotastúnachas é an tAnglacánachas.
Anglicanism is a part of Protestantism.
Thosaigh an tAnglacánachas i Sasana.
Anglicanism began in England.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an Anglacánachas san ollscoil.
She studied Anglicanism at university.
Tá suim mhór aige i stair an Anglacánachais.
He has a great interest in the history of Anglicanism.
Iompaíodh é ón Anglacánachas go dtí an Caitliceachas.
He converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism.
Is iad easpaig cinnirí an Anglacánachais.
Bishops are the leaders of Anglicanism.
Tá an tAnglacánachas láidir san Afraic freisin.
Anglicanism is also strong in Africa.

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Anglicanism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Anglicanism?

The Irish for Anglicanism is Anglacánachas (pronounced “ANG-gluh-kaw-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce Anglacánachas in Irish?

Anglacánachas is said like “ANG-gluh-kaw-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈaŋɡləkaːnəxəsˠ/).

Does Anglacánachas have a plural?

No. Anglacánachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Why does Anglacánachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAnglacánachas (the Anglicanism), a hAnglacánachas (her Anglicanism), a nAnglacánachas (their Anglicanism).

What is the word for an Anglican person?

An Anglican is 'Anglacánach', and the Church of Ireland is 'Eaglais na hÉireann'.

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