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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
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..
Use presbyterian when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Presbyterian means 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..
Common synonyms include presbyterial.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use presbyterian where its definition matches the intended context.
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