classis

American  

[klas-is] / ˈklæs ɪs /

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.

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classis British  

/ ˈklæsɪs /

noun

1. a governing body of elders or pastors

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

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Etymology

Origin of classis

1585–95; < Latin: class

Example Sentences

“When we see Shohei playing, not only the players but also the Japanese baseball fans, all the nation is feeling something extra,” Kuriyama said through a translator after Ohtani led Japan over Italy 9-3 on Thursday night to put the Samurai Warriors in their fifth straight World Baseball Classis semifinal.

From Seattle Times

In other words, today is Classis Trump.

From MSNBC

The classis epic upscaled to the 2160p format allows viewers to meticulous appreciate the stunning effort from Mr. Coppola; production designers Dante Ferretti and Thomas Sanders; and cinematographer, Michael Ballhauseye, in bringing a suffocating and bleak Victorian era to life.

From Washington Times

Photograph: Allstar/Sony Pictures Classis/Sportsphoto Ltd Arguably, we could include a number of selections from Woody Allen’s filmography, but 2014’s Magic in the Moonlight takes the cake.

From The Guardian

Jubet Decretum, ne Missa nuptiarum celebretur in duplicibus primae vel secundae classis sed vult ut in hujusmodi occursu solam obtineant commemorationem: ergo includit in regula etiam dies, in quibus per easdem Rubricas fieri nequit Festum duplex secundae classis vel occurrens vel translatum si in octava Epiphaniae duplicia isthaec non admittuntur, potiori jure nec Missa votiva privata non obstante Indultu admitti poterit, utpote quae in occursu hujusmodi duplicium celebranda non est”.

From Project Gutenberg