Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Presbyterian"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Presbyterian \Pres`by*te"ri*an\, a. [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 Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Presbyterian \Pres`by*te"ri*an\, n. [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 WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
Presbyterian
n : a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
[syn: {Presbyterian}]
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