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SYNOD Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word synod. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word synod. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SYNOD

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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

conclave
nounn
noun

• a confidential or secret meeting

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

congregation
nounn
noun

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together

• the act of congregating

congress
nounn
noun

• a meeting of elected or appointed representatives

• the legislature of the United States government

• a national legislative assembly

• the social act of assembling for some common purpose

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

convocation
nounn
noun

• a group gathered in response to a summons

• the act of convoking

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

gathering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a group of persons together in one place

• the social act of assembling

• the act of gathering something

• sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

meeting
nounn
noun

• a formally arranged gathering

• a small informal social gathering

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• the social act of assembling for some common purpose

• the act of joining together as one

• a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

Best Hypernyms For SYNOD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for synod, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
council assembly conference congregation congress convention gathering meeting

Alternatives for ASSEMBLY

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