n.
Function: adjective
Date: 1641
1 often not capitalized : characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers
2 : of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
– Pres · by · te · ri · an · ism \ - ē - ə - ˌ ni-z ə m \ noun