Presleyterianism

English

Etymology

Blend of Presley +‎ Presbyterianism, as a playful substitution.

Noun

Presleyterianism (uncountable)

1. The cult of Elvis Presley, especially in the southern United States
   • 1997, Fortean Times, numbers 102-106, page 20:

     The First Church of Presleyterianism

   • 2000, Swami Beyondananda, Swami for President‎^[1], page 62:

     Presleyterianism has something for everyone.

   • 2004, Bill Yenne, The Field Guide to Elvis Shrines‎^[2]:

     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.