classis

clas·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klas-is]
- /ˈklæs ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klas-is]
- /ˈklæs ɪs/

Definitions of classis word

noun classis a governing body of elders or pastors 3
noun classis the district or group of local churches directed by such a body 3
noun classis a governing body in certain Reformed churches, consisting of the minister and representative elders from each church in a district 3
noun classis such a district 3
noun plural classis the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery. 1
noun plural classis the group of churches governed by such an organization. 1

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Origin of classis

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Latin: class

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Parts of speech for Classis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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classis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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