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synod

/ˈsɪnəd/

synodnoun

synods

/ˈsɪnəd/

Translations

synodeRéunion ou assemblée ecclésiastique ; terme usuel en contexte religieux.

The bishop called for a synod to discuss the new policies affecting the parish.

L’évêque a convoqué un synode pour discuter des nouvelles politiques touchant la paroisse.

Definitions

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

The bishop called for a synod to discuss the new policies affecting the parish.

A council or meeting of church officials to decide on issues of doctrine, administration, or application.

The synod convened to address the theological disputes that had arisen within the community.

In Presbyterianism and some other Protestant denominations, a governing body situated between individual presbyteries and the general assembly.

After presenting its report, the regional synod forwarded the proposal to the church’s General Assembly for final approval.

Synonyms

synodadjective

/ˈsɪn.əd/

Attributive use: placed before another noun to indicate relation to a synod (e.g., 'synod committee').

Translations

synodalQui se rapporte à un synode ; terme de style ecclésiastique.

The synod committee prepared the agenda for the upcoming conference.

Le comité synodal a préparé l’ordre du jour de la prochaine conférence.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a synod; pertaining to a church council.

The synod committee prepared the agenda for the upcoming conference.

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