| Presbyterial | a. [ Cf. F. presbytéral. ] Presbyterian. “Presbyterial government.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Presbyterian | a. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Presbyterian | n. [ Cf. F. presbytérien. ] One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church. [ 1913 Webster ]
Reformed Presbyterians. See Cameronian. [ 1913 Webster ]
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| Presbyterianism | n. [ Cf. F. presbytérianisme. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Presbyterium | ‖n. [ L. ] (Arch.) Same as Presbytery, 4. [ 1913 Webster ] |
