Presbytery

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzbɪˌtɛri/

Definitions of presbytery

noun the part of a church reserved for the clergy

Example Sentences

A1 The presbytery is where the church elders meet.

A2 The presbytery is responsible for overseeing the local church.

B1 The presbytery decided to renovate the church building.

B2 The presbytery plays a key role in the governance of the church.

C1 The presbytery is composed of ordained ministers and elders.

C2 The presbytery has the authority to make important decisions for the denomination.

Examples of presbytery in a Sentence

formal The presbytery is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative affairs of the church.

informal The presbytery meeting is usually quite boring, but it's important for church business.

slang I heard the presbytery is having a potluck after the service this Sunday.

figurative In the presbytery of nature, the trees stand tall like elders watching over the land.

Grammatical Forms of presbytery

• plural: presbyteries
• comparative: more presbytery
• superlative: most presbytery
• present tense: presbytery
• future tense: will presbytery
• perfect tense: has presbytery
• continuous tense: is presbytery
• singular: presbytery
• positive degree: presbytery
• infinitive: to presbytery
• gerund: presbytering
• participle: presbytered

Origin and Evolution of presbytery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'presbytery' originated from the Greek word 'presbyterion', which means 'council of elders'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a council of elders in the early Christian church, the term 'presbytery' evolved to also mean the governing body of a local church or a group of elders in Presbyterian churches.