classis

[klas-is]

noun

plural

classes 

1. the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery.

2. the group of churches governed by such an organization.

classis

/ ˈklæsɪs /

noun

1. a governing body of elders or pastors

2. the district or group of local churches directed by such a body

Word History and Origins

Origin of classis¹

1585–95; < Latin: class

Word History and Origins

Origin of classis¹

C16: from Latin; see _class