Pres·by·te·ri·an
| \ ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ən
, ˌpres- \
, ˌpres- \
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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Presbyterianism
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ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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