Religious Councils And Assemblies

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noun an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular church

  • The synod convened to discuss matters of doctrine within the church.
  • The synod meeting is scheduled for next week.
  • I heard the synod got postponed due to scheduling conflicts.
  • The synod of wise elders gathered to deliberate on the fate of the village.