 4 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
Presbyterian
noun: a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Presbyterian \Pres'by*te"ri*an\, adjective [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.]
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.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Presbyterian \Pres'by*te"ri*an\, noun [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.]
One who maintains the validity of ordination and government
by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.
{Reformed Presbyterians}. See {Cameronian}.
From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]:
PRESBYTERIAN, noun One who holds the conviction that the government
authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.
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