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Presbyterian in German

Presbyterian in German is presbyterianisch — Presbyterian means relating to a form of church government run by elected elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.

Presbyterian in German

presbyterianisch
adj
Relating to Presbyterianism.

What does "Presbyterian" mean?

  1. adj Relating to a form of church government run by elected elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.
    "The presbyterian model gives more authority to lay elders than a bishop-led church does."
  2. noun A member of a church that follows this elder-led form of government, especially in the Presbyterian tradition.
    "Her grandparents were lifelong Presbyterians."
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Presbyterian in a sentence

  • The presbyterian model gives more authority to lay elders than a bishop-led church does.
  • Her grandparents were lifelong Presbyterians.

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What is "Presbyterian" in German?

"Presbyterian" in German is presbyterianisch. Presbyterian means: Relating to a form of church government run by elected elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.

How do you use "Presbyterian" in a sentence?

Example: "The presbyterian model gives more authority to lay elders than a bishop-led church does." In German, "Presbyterian" is presbyterianisch.

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