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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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday evening, vigils are scheduled to take place at the Phelps Arts Center in Phelps, New York, and at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, New York.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Listen to this article The Casa Coders, a robotics team of local students, received a $1,000 check from the Del Sol Lions Club Feb. 13 at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday evening, vigils are scheduled to take place at the Phelps Arts Center in Phelps, New York, and at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, New York.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Since the turn of the century, the issue has divided the Presbyterian church — and plenty of other denominations nationwide — and in 2011, the Presbyterian Church as a denomination voted to change its constitution to allow openly gay people to be ordained.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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