PRESBYTERIES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

presbyteries

noun

plural of presbytery

as in episcopates

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Noun

But this divine similarity evidently did nothing to preclude slavery, patriarchy, and the many other social hierarchies depicted elsewhere in the Bible.

— Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
As muscles disappear and social hierarchies collapse, Jim embarks on a wild, campy quest to find a cure before his life falls apart completely.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of hierarchies

Noun

Hong Kong — A pastor who founded one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States, his daughter told CNN.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
The Zion Church is among the largest churches that are unregistered with the Chinese authorities, defying restrictions from the officially atheist Communist Party requiring believers to worship only in registered congregations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of churches

Noun

Officials from China, India and Pakistan are among the international dignitaries attending the funeral, according to their foreign ministries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Soldiers have run ministries, food programs, infrastructure projects, and security operations.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026

Definition of ministries

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