ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase ecumenical council. (close relations)
Definition of ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
Best Alternative Words for ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
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| assembly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||||
| conference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda) • an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members • a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | ||||||||
| convention | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large formal assembly • something regarded as a normative example • (diplomacy) an international agreement • orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional • the act of convening | ||||||||
| council | nounn | |||||||
noun • a body serving in an administrative capacity • (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine • a meeting of people for consultation | ||||||||
| synod | nounn | |||||||
noun • a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business | ||||||||
