Classis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklæsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Classis is a noun meaning (biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below divisio and above ordo.
Meaning
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below divisio and above ordo.
More Meanings
- (religion) An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Dutch Reformed Church. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.
- (obsolete) A class or order; sort; type; kind.
Example Sentences
[…]declared his own opinion of that classis of men.
At Utrecht and Breda there was strong pressure from the Dutch Reformed Church to exclude from employment British preachers who refused to take membership in the classis.
Word Forms
- classes
Synonyms for classis
Depending on context, synonyms include class.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include classick, cast, core, nature, college, cours.
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