classis
[
klas
-is]
/ˈklæs ɪs/
noun
,
plural
classes
[
klas
-eez]
/ˈklæs iz/
(
Show IPA
)
(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
British Dictionary definitions for
classis
classis
/
ˈklæsɪs
/
noun
(
in some Reformed Churches
) (
pl
)
classes
(
ˈklæsiːz
)
1.
a governing body of elders or pastors
2.
the district or group of local churches directed by such a body
Word Origin
C16: from Latin; see
class