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clas·sis
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ɪs
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noun,
plural
clas·ses
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iz
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(in certain Reformed churches)
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.
Origin:
1585–95;
<
Latin:
class
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classis
(ˈklæsɪs)
—
n
,
pl
classes
1.
a governing body of elders or pastors
2.
the district or group of local churches directed by such a body
[C16: from Latin; see
class
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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