Definitions of presbyterian

1. a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

2. 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.

3. A member or supporter of a church governed by ministers and elders.

4. An adherent of this form of church government.

5. One of a Christian denomination founded by Calvin.

6. Pertaining to, or consisting of, presbyters; pertaining to the doctrines or followers of Calvin.

7. One who believes in the government of the church by presbyters.

8. A member of a protestant body, known as the Presbyterian Church.

9. Presbyterianism.

10. One who belongs to a church governed by presbyters; an upholder of presbyterianism.

11. One of a sect of Christians belonging to a church ruled by presbyters; one who upholds that system of church government.

12. Pert. to or consisting of presbyters.