Synonyms for

Synod

Verb / ˈsɪnʌd / Another word for synod — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A council of a church, especially a general one.

Synonyms & similar words

council assembly convention gathering meeting conference convocation congress parliament session sitting summit symposium forum colloquium seminar workshop panel roundtable consultation

Synonyms by register

Formal

council assembly convention conference

Literary

convocation gathering

Antonyms

solitude individual disagreement separation privation disunity

Common collocations

  • church synod
  • ecclesiastical synod
  • synod of bishops
  • synod meeting
  • synod council
  • general synod
  • synod passed

Word family

noun synod

Usage note

Synod primarily refers to a religious council, especially within Christian denominations. It is a formal term and not typically used in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The synod of bishops voted to approve the new church policy.
  2. The synod was called to discuss the future of the church.
  3. The synod delegates came from all over the world.
  4. The synod members debated for several days.
  5. The synod decided to form a committee to study the issue further.

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