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Synonyms of presbytery

9 similar words

Another word for presbytery is rectory. Other synonyms of presbytery are sanctuary.

Synonyms and similar words for presbytery

nounThe home of a Roman Catholic parish priest.

nounA section of a church reserved for the clergy, containing the altar.

  • presbyteriumA presbytery.
  • sanctuaryThe consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
  • chancel[Appendix:Glossary

nounThe district (jurisdiction) of those presbyters.

Meaning of presbytery

  1. noun The home of a Roman Catholic parish priest.
  2. noun A section of a church reserved for the clergy, containing the altar.
  3. noun Presbyters collectively; the body of presbyters of a congregation.

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Questions about synonyms of presbytery

What is another word for presbytery?
Presbytery has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rectory and sanctuary.
What does presbytery mean?
Presbytery means the home of a Roman Catholic parish priest.

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