Meaning of the word presbytery in English
What does presbytery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
presbytery
US /ˈprɛz.bɪ.tɛr.i/
UK /ˈprɛz.bɪ.tər.i/
Noun
1.
a body of presbyters, especially in the Presbyterian Church
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The local presbytery met to discuss church governance.
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Decisions are made by the presbytery, not by a single bishop.
2.
the part of a church reserved for the clergy
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The choir processed through the nave and into the presbytery.
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Only the priests were allowed to enter the presbytery during the ceremony.
3.
the house of a Roman Catholic priest
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The priest invited us to tea at the presbytery.
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The old presbytery was converted into a community center.