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antistes

noun
an·​tis·​tes | \ anˈtisËŒtÄ“z\
plural antistites\ -​təˌtÄ“z \

Definition of antistes

1 : a presiding officer in the church : presbyter
2 : a Moravian bishop

First Known Use of antistes

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for antistes

Late Latin, priest, bishop, from Latin, overseer, high priest, from ante- + -stes (from stare to stand)

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