presbytery

noun
UK: /ˈprezbɪtəri/
US: /ˈprezbɪteri/

  1. A group of church leaders in the Presbyterian Church.

    1. The presbytery met to discuss church business.
    2. The local presbytery oversees several congregations in the surrounding area and ensures doctrinal consistency.

  2. The form of church government which is exercised by presbyters, or elders, as being of coordinate authority.

    1. The presbytery voted on the new church policy.
    2. Discussions within the presbytery focused on the implementation of new outreach programs for the community.

  3. The part of a church around the altar; the sanctuary.

    1. The presbytery was beautifully decorated for Easter.
    2. Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows illuminating the presbytery and the altar.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "presbytery" in English means: A group of church leaders in the Presbyterian Church., The form of church government which is exercised by presbyters, or elders, as being of coordinate authority., The part of a church around the altar; the sanctuary..

The phonetic transcription of "presbytery" is /ˈprezbɪtəri/ in British English and /ˈprezbɪteri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "presbytery": "The presbytery met to discuss church business.". More examples on the page.