classis
Americannoun
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classes
plural
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the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery.
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the group of churches governed by such an organization.
noun
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a governing body of elders or pastors
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the district or group of local churches directed by such a body
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of classis
1585–95; < Latin: class
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There was a praefectus classis Comensis under the late empire, and it was regarded as a strong fortress.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
Rev. Chauncey D. Murray was the next pastor of the Market Street church, the classis installing him March 10, 1861, and he was succeeded in 1863 by Rev. Jacob C. Dutcher.
From The Kirk on Rutgers Farm by Pauline Stone
In imperial times it was the most important town in the island, mainly owing to its fine sheltered harbour, where a detachment of the classis Misenas was stationed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
The third classis quarrelled with the corrections of the second, and declared for a new model.
From Notes and Queries, Number 212, November 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
Those who were able to provide themselves with the armor necessary for taking their place in the phalanx formed the classis or “levy.”
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Arthur Edward Romilly Boak
The two drug classes are now part of standard treatment for many people with DKD.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
The tried and true disciplines — diversification across and within asset classes and periodic rebalancing — do not make headlines.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
In her classes, it all felt more theoretical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many students balance classes and studying alongside part-time work, volunteering, sports clubs and societies.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Right by the exit, there are two gas stations, the run-down Olive Garden, and a small brick community center advertising after-school language classes.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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