Associations to the word «Presbyterian»

Wiktionary

PRESBYTERIAN, adjective. 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.
PRESBYTERIAN, adjective. Relating to Presbyterianism.
PRESBYTERIAN, noun. A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Dictionary definition

PRESBYTERIAN, noun. A follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church.

Wise words

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