SYNOD Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word synod. (close relations)
Definition of SYNOD
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) |