Presbyterian

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪriːən/

Presbyterian (adj)

  1. Relating to a church system led by elected elders rather than one bishop or a single leader.
  2. Relating to a Protestant tradition that became strong in Scotland and later spread to other countries.

Presbyterian (n)

  1. A person who belongs to a church that is governed by elected elders.

Presbyterian (adjective)

Examples

  • The church uses a presbyterian system for decision-making.
  • They prefer presbyterian governance instead of a single leader.

Presbyterian (noun)

Examples

  • The presbyterian attended the meeting with the others.
  • A presbyterian can join the discussion after the service.