presbyterian
NounUS[pres-bih-tir-ee-uhn]/ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪriən/5 syllablesalso [prez-bih-tir-ee-uhn] /ˌprɛzbɪˈtɪriən/
Open English WordNet
Noun (1)
- a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian ChurchType of ProtestantMember of Presbyterian Church
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Pres′by·te′ri·an adjective
Origin: Cf. F. presbytérien.
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.
Pres′by·te′ri·an noun
Origin: Cf. F. presbytérien.
One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.
Reformed Presbyterians. See Cameronian.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54
The Devil's Dictionary
PRESBYTERIAN, n. One who holds the conviction that the government authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.