cabildo
- noun
- /kəˈbɪl.doʊ/
- Formal
- The cabildo meets.
Examples
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Members of the cabildo gathered to make decisions about church renovations.
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The cabildo played a crucial role in organizing the cathedral's annual festival.
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The bishop consulted the cabildo before implementing new policies in the diocese.
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The cabildos are important.
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The cabildo met weekly to discuss community matters and make decisions for the congregation.
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During the ceremony, the cabildo oversaw the rites performed by the priests in the cathedral.
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Members of the cabildo gathered to review the proposals for the upcoming festival at the church.
Synonyms
A group of religious leaders like priests or pastors who lead Christian services
All the religious leaders who perform ceremonies in a church or religion
A group of church leaders who make official decisions
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cabildo comes from Spanish and the Latin word capitulum, which meant 'chapter' — the group of clergy who met at a cathedral. Like the English chapter, cabildo can mean the group of priests who run a cathedral, so it refers to the 'governing body' of the church.