presbyterian

See also: Presbyterian

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

presbyterian (comparative more presbyterian, superlative most presbyterian)

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.

   Synonym: presbyterial

Derived terms

• Pan-Presbyterian
• Presbyterian
• presbyterianism; Presbyterianism
• Presbyterianization
• Presbyterianize
• presbyterianly; Presbyterianly

 

References

• “presbyterian”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.