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- [prez-bi-ter-ee, pres-]
- /ˈprɛz bɪˌtɛr i, ˈprɛs-/
- /ˈprez.bɪ.tri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prez-bi-ter-ee, pres-]
- /ˈprɛz bɪˌtɛr i, ˈprɛs-/
Definitions of presbytery word
- noun plural presbytery a body of presbyters or elders. 1
- noun plural presbytery (in Presbyterian churches) an ecclesiastical court consisting of all the ministers and one or two presbyters from each congregation in a district. 1
- noun plural presbytery the churches under the jurisdiction of a presbytery. 1
- noun plural presbytery the part of a church appropriated to the clergy. 1
- noun plural presbytery Roman Catholic Church. a rectory. 1
- noun presbytery house of a Catholic priest 1
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Origin of presbytery
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English presbetory, presbitory priests' bench, for Late Latin presbyterium group of elders < Greek presbytérion. See presbyter, -y3
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Parts of speech for Presbytery
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presbytery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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