Bible Dictionaries
Presbyterian

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(a.) 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.

(2):

(n.) One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Presbyterian'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/presbyterian.html. 1828.