Definitions for Presbyterian
ˌprɛz bɪˈtɪər i ən, ˌprɛs-Pres·by·te·ri·an

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1. Presbyterian(noun)

   a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

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1. presbyterian(Adjective)

   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.

2. Presbyterian(Noun)

   A person belonging to the Presbyterian Church.

3. Presbyterian(Noun)

   A person set in their ways, or who doesn't drink, smoke or have sex.

4. Presbyterian(Adjective)

   Relating to the Presbyterian Church.

5. Presbyterian(Adjective)

   (also with lower case p) Describing a person set in their ways or doesn't smoke, drink or have sex, particularly one religious and/or Scottish; a Puritan.

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1. Presbyterian(adj)

   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

2. Presbyterian(noun)

   one who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church

Origin: [Cf. F. presbytrien.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Presbyterian in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Presbyterian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Presbyterian in a Sentence

1. Donald Trump:

   People are so shocked when they find ... out I am Protestant. I am Presbyterian. And I go to church and I love God and I love my church.

2. Donald Trump:

   I'm Presbyterian, boy, that's down the middle of the road folks, in all fairness. I mean, Seventh-day Adventist, I don't know about. I just don't know about.

3. Howard Thurman:

   Whether I'm black, white, Presbyterian, Baptist, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim -- in the presence of God all of these categories by which we relate to each other fade away.

4. Donald Trump:

   Ben hit me on my faith, and you don't hit a person on faith, i don't know him; he knows nothing about me. I'm Protestant; I'm Presbyterian. I believe strongly, I believe in the Bible strongly.

5. Margo Cowan:

   There is no doubt in my mind that the amazing courage of Rosa and the steadfast support from thousands of Tucsonans have brought us to a resolution that ensures Rosa will be safe outside of the walls of Southside Presbyterian Church.

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