presbyterian
n. countablen. a member of a specific Christian church that is led by a group of elders rather than a single leader like a bishop. These churches are part of the Protestant tradition and follow certain historical teachings.
n. a member of a Protestant denomination governed by a hierarchy of courts composed of elders. The system emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the authority of the Scriptures, typically following Reformed theology.
My neighbor is a Presbyterian and attends the local church.
The local Presbyterian invited the community to a charity dinner to support the new youth center.
As a lifelong Presbyterian, she was deeply committed to the democratic governance of her congregation and the theological traditions of the Scottish Reformation.
See presbyterian § Etymology.
When referring to a member of the church or the specific denomination, the word is always capitalized.