English Explanatory Dictionary

presbyterian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Presbyterian.wav /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/

Word forms

presbyterian more presbyterian most presbyterian Presbyterians

Etymology

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

Synonyms

presbyterial

Related words

Presbyterianism

Derived words

Pan-Presbyterian Presbyterian presbyterianism Presbyterianization Presbyterianize presbyterianly Pressie
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