presbyterian

Meanings

• noun

  A member of a Protestant Christian denomination, particularly one belonging to the Reformed tradition and presided over by elders.

  - "He is a Presbyterian and attends church every Sunday."
  - "The Presbyterian Church has a strong emphasis on community and social justice."

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Variants

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Presbyterian , Presbyterians , Presbyterianism , Presbyterianisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek presbuteros, meaning elder.

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Trivia

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1. Presbyterianism is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States.

2. The first Presbyterian church in America was established in Philadelphia in 1706.

3. Presbyterian missionaries played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Africa and Asia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reformed Christianity: Presbyterianism is a branch of Reformed Christianity, which emphasizes the authority of the Bible and the importance of individual faith.

2. Calvinism: Presbyterianism is closely associated with Calvinism, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humanity, and the electing grace of God.

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Culture

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Presbyterianism originated in the 16th century as a reform movement within Scotland, and later spread to Ulster, Ireland, and North America. Presbyterian theology emphasizes the authority of the Bible, the importance of individual conscience, and the role of elders in church government.

How to Memorize "presbyterian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of elders presiding over a church service.
   - Imagine a Presbyterian church with its distinctive architecture and stained glass windows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a group of elders.
   - Think of Scotland or Ulster when you hear the word Presbyterian.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pastors Preach, Elders Rule' to remember that Presbyterian churches are presided over by elders.

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