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cete

cete

9.9
An old word for a small group of people who meet to make decisions
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːti/
  • Archaic
translation icon : cete
  • A small cete of scholars gathered to discuss literature.

Examples

  • The historian described a cete of elders who led the community.

  • A cete assembled in the town square to celebrate the harvest festival.

  • In the old village, a cete would gather to make important decisions.

  • The ancient cete met under the full moon.

  • In the old village, a cete would gather to make important decisions.

  • The historian described a cete of elders who led the community.

  • A cete assembled in the town square to celebrate the harvest festival.

Synonyms

gathering
vscete
203 1.0

A meeting of people for a social or special purpose

is an older word for a small assembled group, not necessarily social
assembly
vscete
162 2.5

A group of people who meet for a common purpose

is an older term for a smaller, less formal gathered group
congregation
vscete
7 3.4

A group of people, animals, or things gathered together

is an older term for a small human group rather than any collection
cenacle
vscete
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A room where people meet to discuss ideas, often linked to the Last Supper

is a small, archaic term for a group rather than a physical place
convenance
vscete
  • Archaic
9.9

A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters

is archaic but means any small gathered group rather than a consultative meeting
ecclesia
vscete
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of people who meet to pray and talk about their religion

is archaic and refers to a small secular gathered group, not religious

Surface Forms

cete singular
cetes plural

Etymology

Cete also meant a small assembly or meeting of people in older use. Think of it as a tiny 'circle' or council who gather to decide things, and that is why old texts call such a group a cete.