Definition for ruling elder - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	ruling elder (rul¦ing elder) noun a nominated or elected lay official of any of various Christian Churches, especially of a Presbyterian Church.		More words in this category canon 2 deconsecrate ecumenical eparch Erastianism establishmentarian gradual homiletic hymnographer ministration pall 1 parson plain service presidency secular arm stipendiary synod temporality veil Whit Nearby Words rukh rule Rule 43 rule book rule of engagement rule of three ruler Rules Committee ruling ruling elder ruling passion ruling planet rum ¹ rum ² rum butter Rumansh rumba rumble rumble seat