presbytery

English

Etymology

presbyter +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɛz.bɪ.tɛɹ.i/

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Noun

presbytery (plural presbyteries)

1. The home of a Roman Catholic parish priest.
2. A body of elders in the early Christian church.
3. A chancel; a section of the church reserved for the clergy.
4. Presbyters collectively.

Derived terms

• Presbyterian

Translations

a body of church elders

• Maori: perehepetere
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• Polish: prezbiterium (pl) n

chancel — see chancel