presbyterian

See also: Presbyterian

English

Etymology

From Late Latin presbyterium +‎ -an.[1][2] By surface analysis, presbyter +‎ -ian or presbytery +‎ -an.

Adjective

presbyterian (comparative more presbyterian, superlative most presbyterian)

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

References

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

“presbyterian”, in Collins English Dictionary.
“Presbyterian, n. and adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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