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   Con·clave

   /ˈkänˌklāv/

   

   noun

   • 1. a private meeting.
   • ▪ (in the Roman Catholic Church) the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope.
   • ▪ the meeting place for a conclave.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a private room): via French from Latin conclave ‘lockable room’, from con- ‘with’ + clavis ‘key’.

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   Conclave is a noun that means a private or secret meeting or assembly, especially of Roman Catholic cardinals choosing a pope. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of conclave from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   What is a conclave in the Catholic Church?

   • A conclave is an assembly of cardinals for the purpose of electing a pope. The place where the assembly is held is also called a conclave, deriving its name from the fact that all the windows and doors, except for a single panel, are sealed (looked) during the election.

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   Where did the word 'conclave' come from?

   • The word conclave comes from the Latin and originally meant "a locked room." The school's band boosters held a conclave to discuss the harsh district budget cuts and how those cuts might affect all the other music programs at school. "Conclave."

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   What does conclave mean?

   • 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?

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   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.

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   Conclave is a noun that means a secret or confidential meeting, especially one that has special authority or influence. Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of conclave, and see how it is used in the Roman Catholic Church and other contexts.

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   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.

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   Conclave is a noun that means a private meeting at which the discussions are kept secret, or a meeting of cardinals to elect the Pope. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its synonyms and translations.

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    A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret, especially the one to elect a new Pope in the Roman Catholic Church. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of conclave with examples and sentences.