church council

English

Noun

church council (plural church councils)

1. A formal meeting of bishops and church representatives who are brought together to regulate points of doctrine or discipline.

   Synonym: synod

   Hyponyms: convocation, ecumenical council, particular council, plenary council, provincial council

Translations

formal meeting of bishops and church representatives

• Arabic: مَجْمَع m (majmaʕ)
• Latin: concilium, synodus
• Vietnamese: công đồng