presbyterian
Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbytersOf 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.
» The marriage ceremony was performed according to the rites of the Presbyterian persuasion.
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1 sensesOf 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.
Examples
1 sentencesThe marriage ceremony was performed according to the rites of the Presbyterian persuasion.
Origin
From Late Latin presbyterium + -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery +From Late Latin presbyterium + -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery + -an.
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Forms
more presbyterian, most presbyterian| Comparative | more presbyterian Lesson |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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