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cenacle

cenacle

1 9.9
A room where people meet to discuss ideas, often linked to the Last Supper
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛnəkl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : cenáculo
  • In the ancient tradition established on the basis of the Acts of the Apostles, she is present in the cenacle when the Holy Spirit descends on the Church to fill it with wisdom.

Examples

  • The artists gathered in a cozy cenacle to share their latest works and ideas.

  • During the meeting, they transformed the ordinary room into a vibrant cenacle of philosophical debate.

  • Kirby is Prior of Silverstream Priory, under the patronage of Our Lady of the Cenacle, in Stamullen, County Meath, Ireland.

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  • After dinner, the scholars retired to the cenacle for a discussion on the implications of their findings.

Synonyms

conference room
vscenacle
92 2.0

A room in an office where people meet to discuss work

is a room for discussion specifically linked to the Last Supper
meeting place
vscenacle
17 1.3

A place where people come together to talk or do group activities

is similar but specifically linked to the Last Supper gathering
common room
vscenacle
12 2.3

A room at a school or university where people relax, talk, and study together

is more focused on idea discussion and tied to the Last Supper
gathering place
vscenacle
8 2.3

A place where people meet regularly to talk and spend time

is similar but associated with the Last Supper and idea discussion
gathering spot
vscenacle
  • Informal
1 2.5

A place where people meet regularly to talk and spend time together

is similar but has a specific historic and discussion focus

Surface Forms

cenacle singular
cenacles plural

Etymology

Cenacle comes from the Latin cenaculum, which comes from cena 'dinner'. That 'dinner room' idea explains the old use for the 'upper room' of the Last Supper and why cenacle can mean a room or place where people meet to talk.