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Presleyterianism en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Presley + Presbyterianism, as a playful substitution.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The cult of Elvis Presley, especially in the southern United States
    • The First Church of Presleyterianism 1997, Fortean Times, numbers 102-106, page 20:
    • Presleyterianism has something for everyone. 2000, Swami Beyondananda, Swami for President, page 62:
    • Presleyterianism teaches us that there is no discrepancy between science and theology, no disparity between putting your trust in physics and technology or believing in Elvis. 2004, Bill Yenne, The Field Guide to Elvis Shrines: