n. 长老制, 长老派

[ noun ]
the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism
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Presbyterianism \Pres`by*te"ri*an*ism\, n. [Cf. F.
presbyt['e]rianisme.]
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.