Noun
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 dictionaryNew 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