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conclave
[ kon-kleyv, kong- ]
noun
- 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.
- the place in which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church meet in private for the election of a pope.
conclave
/ ˈkɒŋ-; ˈkɒnkleɪv /
noun
- a confidential or secret meeting
- RC Church
- the closed apartments where the college of cardinals elects a new pope
- a meeting of the college of cardinals for this purpose
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԳ, noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of conclave1
Example Sentences
Cardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican has said.
A date has not yet been set but it is thought it could start as early as 5 or 6 May, with 135 cardinals set to attend, making it the largest conclave in modern history.
The city of Rome and the Catholics of the world will now be preparing for the next momentous event - the conclave, which will select the next Pope.
These days, the group’s number have dwindled, but some followers still live near the retreat, and adherents of the faith and their families visit in the summer for spiritual conclaves.
"I had gone to a family friend's house for a meal, and we began watching the conclave. The moment the white smoke rose, I started to tremble. I became incredibly nervous," he said.
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