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presbyterian

Pres.by.te.ri.an \-e--*n\ \-e--*-.niz-*m\ aj often not cap  1: 
   characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodie s 
   (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 - 
   Presbyterian n