As an adjective , `` Anglican '' is used to describe the people , institutions and churches , as well as the liturgical traditions and theological concepts , developed by the Church of England .
The noun Anglican is used to describe the people , institutions and churches as well as the liturgical traditions and theological concepts developed by the state established Church of England and the Anglican Communion , a theologically broad and often divergent affiliation of thirty-eight provinces that are in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury .