eldership

uncountable

A noun referring to the office, position, or status of being an elder, often in a religious, organizational, or community context.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее должность, положение или статус старейшины, часто в религиозном, организационном или общественном контексте.

1. Office of an elder C1 formal

   The position, role, or authority of an elder, especially in a religious or community context.

   • He was appointed to the eldership after many years of service.
   • The responsibilities of eldership include guiding the congregation.
   • She was recognized for her dedication to the eldership.

   🇷🇺Должность старейшины

   Synonyms: presbytery

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• eldership's possessive singular form