What does Eldership mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
eldershipnoun
the office of elder
Wiktionary
eldershipnoun
Seniority; the state or condition of being older.
eldershipnoun
The position or office of being an elder.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Eldershipnoun
Etymology: from elder.
That all should Alibech adore, ’tis true;
But some respect is to my birthright due:
My claim to her by eldership I prove. John Dryden, Ind. Emp.Nor were the eldership
Of Artaxerxes worth our least of fears,
If Memmon’s interest did not prop his cause. Nicholas Rowe.Here were the seeds sown of that controversy which sprang up between Beza and Erastus, about the matter of excommunications; whether there ought to be in all churches an eldership, having power to excommunicate, and a part of that eldership to be of necessity certain chosen out from amongst the laity for that purpose. Richard Hooker, Preface.
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eldership
Eldership refers to the position, office, or authority of an elder, typically within a religious, tribal, or community-based context. It may also refer to a body or group of elders that provide leadership, guidance, or governance. In some cases, it may refer to the concept of being older or having seniority. The term is most commonly used within religious communities such as the Christian church, but it is also relevant in certain cultures or societies where elders hold significant respect or power.
Webster Dictionary
Eldershipnoun
the state of being older; seniority
Eldershipnoun
office of an elder; collectively, a body of elders
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Eldership in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Eldership in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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