synod

noun/ˈsɪnəd/

Frequency rank: #9,412 most common English word

Meaning

A formal assembly of church officials to discuss and decide on matters of faith and governance.

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Example sentence

Church leaders gathered for synod to discuss important matters of doctrine.

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