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Presbyterian in Japanese

Presbyterian in Japanese is プレスビテリアン, 長老派 — Presbyterian means relating to a form of church government run by elected elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.

Presbyterian in Japanese

プレスビテリアン
adj
Pronounced: puresubiterian
Relating to Presbyterianism.
長老派
adj
Pronounced: chōrōha
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 Japanese?

"Presbyterian" in Japanese is プレスビテリアン, 長老派. Presbyterian means: Relating to a form of church government run by elected elders (presbyters) rather than bishops.

How do you pronounce プレスビテリアン?

"Presbyterian" in Japanese is プレスビテリアン, pronounced "puresubiterian".

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 Japanese, "Presbyterian" is プレスビテリアン, 長老派.

Are there other ways to say "Presbyterian" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Presbyterian": プレスビテリアン, 長老派.

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