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eldership Definition

elder·ship (el′dər s̸hip′)

noun

  1. the position or duties of an elder in a church
  2. a group of elders; presbytery

Etymology: elder + -ship

eldership Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • local: Such matters should have previously been raised by members with their local eldership.

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