synod
11
9.8
- noun
- /ˈsɪnəd/
:
sínodo
- The synod convened in April to deliberate on important theological matters.
- Synod of bishops
- synod of bishops
- General Synod
Today, this hour at the Interstellar Synod of Bishops, His Holiness is announcing a crusade.
- Today, this hour at the Interstellar Synod of Bishops, His Holiness is announcing a crusade.
Examples
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All this will serve as the framework for the synod's work of treating the topic of the new evangelization.
Academic text (2013) -
Yet another example is the manner in which the Synod of Bishops is conducted.
Academic text (1994) -
The present synod, however, is calling them to think outside the box.
Academic text (2015) -
The subject was the synod of bishops that was held in Rome in October 2014 to reflect on "the family."
Academic text (2015) -
There is still a great deal to criticize about this synod and the way the Church does its business.
Academic text (2015) -
Of the many auditors present in this year's Synod of Bishops, 17 of them are women.
Blog text (16) -
In their appraisal, the Church Council and the General Synod were still not fully satisfied with the committee's proposals.
Academic text (1998) -
The Board of the National Synod of Syria and Lebanon has governed the school since October 1959.
Academic text (2002) -
The students who escaped appeared at the Synod of the Church of the Evangelical Czech Brethren to report.
Academic text (1991) -
Representatives chosen by episcopal conferences can be, and sometimes are, vetoed either by the Synod-secretariat or by nuncios.
Academic text (1994)
Synonyms
30
7.3
A meeting of church leaders who decide important religious beliefs or rules
1
9.1
A formal meeting of church leaders from across the Christian world to decide religious beliefs and rules
1
9.9
A council in some Christian churches that makes rules and decisions
How Formal
- Formal
1
9.1
11
9.8
572
2.9
162
2.5
∞
1.0
203
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word synod comes from Greek parts syn- meaning 'together' and hodos meaning 'road' or 'way', so it gives the image of people coming together on the same road. That's why a synod is a meeting of church leaders who gather to talk and decide on church matters.