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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 \ ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm , ˌpres- \ noun
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The first known use of Presbyterian was in 1606
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