From Late Middle English conventicle, conventicule (“a gathering, meeting (especially a secret or unlawful one); (derogatory) a church”), from Latin conventiculum (“assembly; meeting (or the place involved); association”), from conventus (“assembled, convened”) + -culum (suffix forming noun diminutives), perfect passive participle of conveniō (“to assemble, convene, meet together”), from con- (“together, with”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm (“along, at, next to, with”)) + veniō (“to approach, come”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (“to step”) + *-yéti (suffix forming intransitive, imperfective verbs)).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of conventicle?

"conventicle" (noun) means a religious meeting held secretly or without official permission.

What is another word for conventicle?

Other words for "conventicle" include meetinghouse.

What are the different meanings of conventicle?

"conventicle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A religious meeting held secretly or without official permission; 2. The building or room used for a secret, unofficial religious meeting; 3. A building where Quakers gather for worship.