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Definition of 'synod'Noun
( en-noun)
An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.
An administrative division of churches, either the entire denomination, as in the , or a mid-level division ((middle judicatory), district) as in the (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
An assembly or council having civil authority; a legislative body.
* Shakespeare
- It hath in solemn synods been decreed.
* Dryden
- Parent of gods and men, propitious Jove! And you, bright synod of the powers above.
(astronomy) A conjunction of two or more of the heavenly bodies.
- (Milton)
Usage notes
Usage differs between different churches – see .
Derived terms
* general synod
* synodal
* synodic
Hypernyms
* council
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