Presbyterian(a.) 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.
Presbyterian(n.) One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.
Presbyterianism(n.) That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.
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