presbyterian

See also Presbyterian

English

Etymology

presbyter +‎ -ian

Adjective

presbyterian (comparative more presbyterian, superlative most presbyterian)

1. 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.

References

• presbyterian in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913