presbyterianism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism

WordNet

Pres`by*te"ri*an*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. presbytérianisme.
Definitions
  1. That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.

Webster 1913