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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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Adams is accused of intentionally targeting children Thursday afternoon at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island, a beach town just outside of Charleston, authorities said.
—Faith Abubey, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The 168-acre site is located on the Bannockburn campus of the Scots College, a Presbyterian boys’ school.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The first concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 2nd St., and the second is Sunday at 2 p.m. at L.A. Dance Project, 2245 E. Washington Blvd.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Adams is accused of intentionally targeting children Thursday afternoon at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island, a beach town just outside of Charleston, authorities said.
—Faith Abubey, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The 168-acre site is located on the Bannockburn campus of the Scots College, a Presbyterian boys’ school.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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