Etymology of the English word presbytery
the English word presbytery
derived from the Late Latin word presbyterium (assembly of elders, presbyters; priest's house?)
derived from the Greek word presbuterion, πρεσβυτέριον (the order of elders; (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian 'presbytery')
derived from the Greek word presbuteros, πρεσβύτερος (older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian 'presbyter')
