PRESBYTERIAN

Presbyterian

(noun) a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

Presbyterian (not comparable)

Relating to Presbyterianism.

Noun

Presbyterian (plural Presbyterians)

A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Hypernyms

• Protestant

Etymology

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.

Source: Wiktionary


Pres`by*te"ri*an, a. Etym: [Cf. F. presbytérien.]

Definition: 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.

Pres`by*te"ri*an, n. Etym: [Cf. F. presbytérien.]

Definition: One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church. Reformed Presbyterians. See Cameronian.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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