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Presbyterian

//ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed.
  2. 2
    Relating to Presbyterianism. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.
  2. 2
    a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin presbyterium + -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery + -an.

Etymology 2

See presbyterian § Etymology.

Etymology 3

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