Presbyterian

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noun

Pres·​by·​te·​ri·​an ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ən 

ˌpres-

: a member of a Presbyterian church

Presbyterian

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adjective

1

often not capitalized : characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (such as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine

Presbyterianism

ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

ˌpres-

noun

Examples of Presbyterian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Voters at the Church of the Redeemer on Erie Avenue were told to leave the site shortly after 4 p.m. and head to Knox Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue, the nearest polling location. —Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024

Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St. Snacks Crossing Elementary School, 5455 W. 56th St. Southern Dunes Golf Course, 8220 S. Tibbs Ave Southport Heights Christian Church, 7154 S McFarland Road Southport Middle School, 5715 S. Keystone Ave. —Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024

Adjective

Voters who normally would cast ballots at Church of the Redeemer will be directed to the Knox Presbyterian location. —Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024

Hunter’s parents work for the Presbyterian church Hunter’s father is a minister, having served in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for more than 30 years. —Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1606, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Presbyterian

adjective

Pres·​by·​te·​ri·​an

ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ən,

ˌpres-

1

often not capitalized : having a system of representative governing councils of ministers and elders

2

: of, relating to, or being a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government

Presbyterian noun

Presbyterianism

-ē-ə-ˌniz-əm

noun