Where does “presbyter” come from?
Presbyter comes from Late Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος, from Ancient Greek πρέσβυς meaning elder, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European per- and pr̥tós.
presbyter (English): A priest or minister in various churches; An...
Definitions
- A priest or minister in various churches; An...
Ancestry of “presbyter”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Latin | presbyter | an elder, presbyter |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πρεσβύτερος | older of two people; advanced in life, senior; a... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πρέσβυς | elderly, aged; old man; elder, chief, prince |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |