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Definition of 'Synod'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) synod
an assembly of ecclesiastics or other church delegates that discusses and decides upon church affairs; ecclesiastical council.

2. synod
any council.

Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L synodus < Gk sýnodos meeting =syn-syn - +hodós way)

Definition of 'Synod'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) synod
a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business

Definition of 'Synod'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Synod
an ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters

2. (noun) Synod
an assembly or council having civil authority; a legislative body

3. (noun) Synod
a conjunction of two or more of the heavenly bodies

Definitions of 'Synod'

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. Synod
name given to any assembly of bishops in council, and in the Presbyterian Church to an assembly of a district or a general assembly.

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