presbyter

/ˈpɹezbɪtə/ /ˈpɹesbɪtɚ/

Meanings

noun

A priest or minister in various churches.

Examples :

"The presbyter of the local Presbyterian church leads the Sunday service. "

noun

An elder of the Presbyterian church.

Examples :

"The presbyter led the Sunday service and offered a thoughtful prayer for the community. "

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noun

An elder of the congregation in early Christianity.

Examples :

"The presbyter led the early Christian community in prayer and teaching. "

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Related Words

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

congregation noun

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of congregating or collecting together.

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

presbyterian adjective

/ˌprɛzbɪˈtɪriən/ /ˌprɛzbəˈtɪriən/

Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed.

"The Presbyterian church held a community meeting to discuss upcoming events. "

churches noun

/ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/ /ˈtʃɝtʃɪz/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

service noun

/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

priest noun

/ˈpɹiːst/

A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple

"The priest gave a comforting sermon at the church. "