presbyterian

CEFRB2

/prˌɛsbɪˈtɪriən/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to a Protestant Christian church governed by elders.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Examples

  • The marriage ceremony was performed according to the rites of the Presbyterian persuasion.

  • The historic Presbyterian church stands in the center of the town.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to Presbyterianism.

  2. 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.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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