\Pres`by*te"ri*an\, a. [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.] 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.
\Pres`by*te"ri*an\, n. [Cf. F. presbyt['e]rien.] One who maintains the validity of ordination and government by presbyters; a member of the Presbyterian church. {Reformed Presbyterians}. See {Cameronian}.