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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
Presbyterian
    n 1: a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian
         Church
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Presbyterian \Pres`by*te"ri*an\, n. [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.]
   One who maintains the validity of ordination and government
   by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.
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   Reformed Presbyterians. See Cameronian.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Presbyterian \Pres`by*te"ri*an\, a. [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.]
   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.
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4. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906)
PRESBYTERIAN, n.  One who holds the conviction that the government
authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.
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