PRESBYTERATE

 ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷rə̇t, -ˌrāt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin presbyteratus office of a presbyter, from presbyter + Latin -atus -ate

1. : a body of presbyters or elders : presbytery 2

2. : the office or position of a presbyter or elder