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The meaning of CONCLAVE is a private meeting or secret assembly; especially : a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope. How to use conclave in a sentence. Did you know?
A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a bishop of Rome, also known as the pope. Catholics consider the pope to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and the earthly head of the Catholic Church.
a private or secret meeting. an assembly or gathering, especially one that has special authority, power, or influence: a conclave of political leaders. the assembly or meeting of the cardinals for the election of a pope. the body of cardinals; the College of Cardinals.
CONCLAVE definition: 1. a private meeting at which the discussions are kept secret 2. a meeting of cardinals (= Catholic…. Learn more.
Definition of conclave noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A private or secret meeting is a conclave. What are some reasons you might hold a conclave? You might be convening the executive committee on the board of a company, or you might be planning a surprise party.
1. A secret or confidential meeting. 2. Roman Catholic Church. a. The private rooms in which the cardinals meet to elect a new pope. b. The meeting held to elect a new pope. 3. A meeting of family members or associates. [Middle English, private chamber, conclave of cardinals, from Latin conclāve, lockable room : com-, com- + clāvis, key .]
