noun
synod
SIHN-uhd
noun
1
A formal council or meeting of church leaders held to decide on religious matters.
"The bishops gathered for a synod to discuss reforms to church practice."
2
An administrative division or governing body within certain church denominations.
"The parish belongs to the regional synod of the Lutheran church."
How to Use Synod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official council of church officials, or the church body they represent.
Word Forms
synods plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek sunodos, "assembly, meeting" — from syn- ("with") and hodos ("way, path").