presbyteries

noun

Definition of presbyteriesnext
plural of presbytery
as in episcopates

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  1. hierarchies
  2. churches
  3. ministries
Noun
  • As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The office, with its rigid hierarchies and sharp power differentials, is a rich backdrop for a dom-sub relationship.
    Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hierarchies
Noun
  • With earthy red daub on the outside, these quiet, secluded suites and villas are domed on top, reminiscent of Greece's ancient churches, and some have private pools.
    William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The 1990 film starring Macaulay Culkin — who will be at Rosemont Theatre Friday for a screening of the movie — features a variety of real homes, storefronts, churches and parks.
    Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of churches
Noun
  • This is reportedly the first time that a spending bill had been trimmed down without consent from government ministries.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Newsweek has reached out by email to Iran's and Turkey's foreign ministries via an online form.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ministries
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presbyters

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