"presbyterianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From presbyterian + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|presbyterian|ism}} presbyterian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} presbyterianism (uncountable)
  1. That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: Presbyterianism
    Sense id: en-presbyterianism-en-noun-hp2DqyQb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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