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presbyterian

/ˌpɹɛz.bəˈteɹ.i.ən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.60 in modern English

Syllables
pres-by-te-ri-an
IPA
/ˌpɹɛz.bəˈteɹ.i.ən/
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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.

adj

Relating to Presbyterianism.

noun

A person belonging to a church in the tradition of Presbyterianism.

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌpɹɛz.bəˈteɹ.i.ən/
  • British English: /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Religion.

Inflected Forms

more presbyterian (comparative) most presbyterian (superlative) Presbyterians (plural)

Derived Forms

Presbyterian presbyterianism Presbyterianization Presbyterianize presbyterianly Pressie

Phrases

Pan-Presbyterian

Frequently Paired Words

Presbyterianism

Synonyms

presbyterial

Rhymes With

syrian nigerian criterion siberian algerian assyrian shakespearean iberian hyperion valerian hanoverian illyrian

Questions

How do you pronounce presbyterian?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌpɹɛz.bəˈteɹ.i.ən/.
What does presbyterian mean?
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.
Where does presbyterian come from?
From Late Latin presbyterium + -an. By surface analysis, presbyter + -ian or presbytery + -an.

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