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cabildo

cabildo

9.9
A group of priests who help run a cathedral
  • noun
  • /kəˈbɪl.doʊ/
  • Formal
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  • The cabildo meets.

Examples

  • Members of the cabildo gathered to make decisions about church renovations.

  • The cabildo played a crucial role in organizing the cathedral's annual festival.

  • The bishop consulted the cabildo before implementing new policies in the diocese.

  • The cabildos are important.

  • The cabildo met weekly to discuss community matters and make decisions for the congregation.

  • During the ceremony, the cabildo oversaw the rites performed by the priests in the cathedral.

  • Members of the cabildo gathered to review the proposals for the upcoming festival at the church.

Synonyms

clergy
vscabildo
73 3.6

A group of religious leaders like priests or pastors who lead Christian services

is a specific governing group that administers a cathedral rather than general church leaders
priesthood
vscabildo
51 4.8

All the religious leaders who perform ceremonies in a church or religion

is the governing body that administers a cathedral rather than the whole group of priests
ecclesiarchy
vscabildo
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of church leaders who make official decisions

is a narrower governing group focused on administering a cathedral or collegiate church

Surface Forms

cabildo singular
cabildos plural

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.