Presbyterianism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Presbyterianism :  (noun)

1: the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism [syn: Presbyterianism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Presbyterianism : \Pres`by*te"ri*an*ism\, n. [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rianisme.] That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Presbyterianism

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