chapter
4
8.6
- noun
- /ˈtʃæptər/
- Formal
:
capítulo catedralicio
- The abbot called a meeting in the chapter room to discuss the community's needs.
- cathedral chapter
- general chapter
Examples
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Kassianos kept his pen poised over parchment, ready to note down every transgression of chapter seven of the Rule.
Fiction book (1997) -
During the chapter, the monks shared their thoughts on the new rules.
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"Highly unlikely it was anyone from the cathedral," said the chapter president, "but better to be prepared."
Fiction book (1990) -
Subsequently, he was promoted to the Mexico City cathedral chapter.
Academic text (2009) -
When at last he bowed, all rose from their benches and left the chapter room for common prayer.
Fiction book (2000) -
To assist the bishop in looking after his diocese, a cathedral chapter was created in the thirteenth century.
Academic text (1998) -
After an hour in the chapter, the monks emerged with a decision regarding the festival.
Synonyms
11
9.8
A meeting of church leaders to discuss and decide church matters
Compounds
How Large
- Formal
4
4.9
162
2.5
- Formal
4
8.6
- Formal
30
7.3
8
2.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chapter comes from the Latin capitulum, meaning 'little head', and monks used it for the short reading at their daily meeting. Over time the meeting itself became called a 'chapter', which is still used for church assemblies.