Presleyterianism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of Presley +‎ Presbyterianism, as a playful substitution.

Noun[edit]

Presleyterianism (uncountable)

  1. The cult of Elvis Presley, especially in the southern United States
    • 1997, Fortean Times, numbers 102-106, page 20:
      The First Church of Presleyterianism
    • 2000, Swami Beyondananda, Swami for President[1], page 62:
      Presleyterianism has something for everyone.
    • 2004, Bill Yenne, The Field Guide to Elvis Shrines[2]:
      Presleyterianism teaches us that there is no discrepancy between science and theology, no disparity between putting your trust in physics and technology or believing in Elvis.