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单词 presbyterian
释义 pres·by·te·ri·an
I. \-rēən\ adjective
Etymology: presbytery + -an
1. often capitalized : having or characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (as presbyteries, sessions, and a general assembly) exercising legislative and judicial powers
 < in local affairs the churches are presbyterian in government — F.S.Mead >
— compare congregational 2, episcopal 2a
2. usually capitalized
 a. : of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
  < a Presbyterian minister >
  < the Presbyterian Church of Canada >
  — compare reformed
 b. : characterizing or held to characterize a member of such a church
  < a Presbyterian conscience >
  < a thorough-going Presbyterian distaste for bishops — E.R.R.Green >
II. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member of a Presbyterian church : a supporter of Presbyterianism
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