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Definition of "presbyterianism" []

  • 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. (noun)

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Use "presbyterianism" in a sentence
  • "There's a strong temperance streak in Scots presbyterianism that could be co-opted by Islamists."
  • "You can't even blame that kind of emotional stunting on presbyterianism."
  • "What have your clergy done, since you sunk into presbyterianism?"
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