C of E

C of E

SEE ov EE /siː əv iː/ /siː əv iː/
Abbreviation General

Church of England

Example Sentences

"She was married in a C of E church."
"Is this a C of E school?"

Etymology & History

Abbreviation for Church of England, established by Henry VIII in 1534. The shortened form became common in the 20th century.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal

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