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presbytery Synonyms

Another word for presbytery

Choosing another word for presbytery depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A regional governing court or assembly in Presbyterian churches, composed of all the ordained ministers and representative elders from the congregations within a specific district.

Usage Example

"The local consistory convened on Tuesday to examine and approve the ordination of two new ministers."

Strong
consistory
Weak
synod

• noun (Context 2)

The official residence of a Roman Catholic parish priest.

Usage Example

"After the Sunday morning Mass, the parish priest invited the visiting bishop back to the rectory for lunch."

Strongest
rectory
Strong
parsonage
vicarage
manse

• noun (Context 3)

The eastern part of a church chancel beyond the choir, containing the high altar and reserved specifically for the clergy.

Usage Example

"The medieval cathedral features an ornate vaulted sanctuary directly behind the choir stalls."

Strong
sanctuary
chancel

• Nearby Words

preroll
presage
presale
presbytery
preschedule
preschool
preschooler

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