Presbyterian
1 of 2noun
Pres·by·te·ri·an ˌprez-bə-ˈtir-ē-ən 
ˌpres-
: a member of a Presbyterian church
Presbyterian
2 of 2adjective
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
noun ˌpres-
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1606, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1