state church
C2629
concept
A state church is a religious organization officially endorsed and supported by a government, often enjoying special legal status and influence in public affairs.
Aliases (3)
- state religion ×2
- former state church ×1
- state religious institution ×1
Instances (6)
- State Shinto ("state religion")
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark
- Church of England
- Roman religion ("state religion")
- Israeli Chief Rabbinate ("state religious institution")
- Church of Sweden ("former state church")