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presbyterian

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19
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21
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ (UK)
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/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ (UK) · /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ (US)

Definition of presbyterian

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  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.
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adj

  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. (not-comparable)Relating to Presbyterianism.

noun

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

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Etymology

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

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