Protestant vs. Presbyterian

Protestant vs. Presbyterian — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Protestant and Presbyterian

Protestantadjective

protesting

Presbyterianadjective

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.

Protestantnoun

One who protests; a protester.

Presbyteriannoun

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

Protestantnoun

an adherent of Protestantism

Protestantnoun

the Protestant churches and denominations collectively

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Protestantadjective

of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism;

Protestant churchesa Protestant denomination

Protestantadjective

making a protest