presbyter

Noun

Meaning

An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, n., 1.

One ordained to the second order in the ministry; -- called also priest.

A member of a presbytery whether lay or clerical.

A Presbyterian.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

minister reverend priest elder pastor clergyman dean abbot deacon padre parson patriarch better father authority
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Antonyms

babe lackey child assistant deputy minion
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Hypernyms

elder

Related terms

presbyterian presbyterianism presbyopia presbytery presbyterate presbyterial

Phrases with the word

Jack Presbyter

Examples

New Presbyter is but Old Priest writ Large. John Milton

An obscure presbyter of the name of Pistus was immediately chosen by the Arians to succeed him, when fresh news arrived that filled the orthodox party with hope. Source: Internet

Although all other mysteries may be performed by a presbyter, ordination may only be conferred by a bishop, and ordination of a bishop may only be performed by several bishops together. Source: Internet

Between their placement in temporary camps and his suicide, he gave his handwritten Nachlass to the Egyptologist and presbyter Hans Bonnet, who saved as much of them as possible, despite the destruction of his house by a bomb. Source: Internet

Each District is headed by a 'Chair', a presbyter who oversees the district. Source: Internet

He rose to no higher rank in the church than that of presbyter. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

presbyphonia presbypropria presbyte presbytera presbyteral presbyterate