presbyter

Etymology

From Late Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros), from πρέσβυς (présbus, “elder, older”). Doublet of prester.

noun

  1. An elder, priest, pastor, or minister in various Christian churches.
  2. An elder of the Presbyterian church.
  3. An elder of the congregation in early Christianity.

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