Etymology
From Late Latin presbyterium + the suffix -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery + -an.
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.
- (capitalized) Relating to Presbyterianism.
Noun
Presbyterian (plural Presbyterians)
- A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.
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