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Presbyterian
Presˊby-te′ri-an
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
presbytérien
.] 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.
Presˊby-te′ri-an
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
presbytérien
.] One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian
See also: presbyterian
English
Adjective
Presbyterian (not comparable)
- Relating to Presbyterianism.
Translations
relating to the Presbyterian Church
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Noun
Presbyterian (plural Presbyterians)
- A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.
Hypernyms
Translations
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church
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Related terms
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presbyterian
See also: Presbyterian
English
Adjective
presbyterian (comparative more presbyterian, superlative most presbyterian)
- 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.
References
- presbyterian in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913