PRESBYTERIANISM

Presbyterianism

(noun) the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

presbyterianism (uncountable)

That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.

Etymology

Noun

Presbyterianism (uncountable)

A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinism.

A form of Christian church government characterized by rule by bodies of presbyters or elders.

Hypernyms

• Protestantism

Source: Wiktionary


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

Definition: That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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13 May 2025

DAZED

(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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