presbyterian

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

Etymology

From Late Latin presbyterium + -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery + -an.

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