1
often not capitalized
: characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (such as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
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Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Symphony makes ‘Impressions’ The Saratoga Symphony is set to perform a free concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at West Valley Presbyterian Church in Cupertino.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Hunter’s parents work for the Presbyterian church Hunter’s father is a minister, having served in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for more than 30 years.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Like the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance fund (pcusa.org), for example.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Symphony makes ‘Impressions’ The Saratoga Symphony is set to perform a free concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at West Valley Presbyterian Church in Cupertino.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Voters who normally would cast ballots at Church of the Redeemer will be directed to the Knox Presbyterian location.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Hunter’s parents work for the Presbyterian church Hunter’s father is a minister, having served in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for more than 30 years.
—Erica Marrison, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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