Presbyterian
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1Pres·by·te·ri·an
noun \-ē-ən\Definition of PRESBYTERIAN
: a member of a Presbyterian church
First Known Use of PRESBYTERIAN
1640
2Presbyterian
adjectiveDefinition of PRESBYTERIAN
1
often not capitalized : characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
— Pres·by·te·ri·an·ism \-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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