presbyterianism
/ˌprɛzbəˈtɪriəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A form of Protestant Christianity that follows a system of church government by elders (presbyters) and emphasizes the authority of scripture.
- Presbyterianism originated in Scotland during the 16th-century Reformation.
- She studied the history of Presbyterianism to understand her family's religious background.
- Many churches in the United States practice Presbyterianism, with a focus on democratic leadership.