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kirkolliskokous — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • convocation noun The act of calling people together to meet.
  • synod noun A formal council or meeting of church leaders held to decide on religious matters.

Senses

kirkolliskokous is used for these senses in English:

  • convocation (ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  • synod (Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

convocation — full definition

  1. noun The act of calling people together to meet.
  2. noun A group of people gathered together for a meeting.
  3. noun A formal meeting of church leaders held to discuss religious matters.
  4. noun A formal gathering at a university where its official business is dealt with.

synod — full definition

  1. noun A formal council or meeting of church leaders held to decide on religious matters.
  2. noun An administrative division or governing body within certain church denominations.
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