cete
- noun
- /ˈsiːti/
- Archaic
- 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
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
A group of people who meet for a common purpose
A group of people, animals, or things gathered together
A room where people meet to discuss ideas, often linked to the Last Supper
A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters
A group of people who meet to pray and talk about their religion
Surface Forms
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.