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Noun — A private, closed meeting, especially the assembly of cardinals that elects a new pope.

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papal conclave hold a conclave a secret conclave

Etymology

From Latin conclāve, "a room that can be locked" — from con- ("together") and clāvis ("key").

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What does “conclave” mean?

The word “conclave” means a private, closed meeting, especially the assembly of cardinals that elects a new pope. In plain terms, a private, closed-door meeting, especially the one that elects a new pope.

How do you pronounce “conclave”?

“Conclave” is pronounced KONK-layv (/ˈkɑnˌkleɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “conclave” in a sentence?

Here is “conclave” used in a sentence: “The cardinals gathered in conclave to choose the next pope.”

What part of speech is “conclave”?

“Conclave” is a noun.

Where does the word “conclave” come from?

The word “conclave” comes from Latin. From Latin conclāve, "a room that can be locked" — from con- ("together") and clāvis ("key").

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