Definition of Presbyterian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a member of a Presbyterian church
Presbyterian
adjectiveDefinition of Presbyterian (Entry 2 of 2)
1
often not capitalized
: characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (such 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
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The first known use of Presbyterian was in 1606
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