conclave

noun

con·clave ˈkän-ˌklāv How to pronounce conclave (audio)

: a private meeting or secret assembly

especially : a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope

The conclave elected the new pope on the fifth ballot.

: a gathering of a group or association

the annual conclave of newspaper publishers

Did you know?

Conclave comes from a Latin word meaning "room that can be locked up" (from the Latin com-, "together," and clavis, "key"). The English conclave formerly had the same meaning, but that use is now obsolete. Today, conclave refers not to the locked rooms but to the private meetings and secret assemblies that occur within them. The meaning of conclave has also expanded to include gatherings that are not necessarily secret or private but simply involve people with shared interests.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Many academic economists and central bankers from around the world attend the Fed's conclave in Jackson Hole, a valley nestled amid the majestic Teton mountain peaks.

Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 At a recent conclave in Cambodia, Mr. Wang made a pointed expression of the new friendship.

New York Times, 21 Aug. 2022 Once two-thirds of the bishops agree that the pope can no longer function, the cardinals could meet in conclave and elect a new pope, following normal procedures.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Top leaders Li Keqiang and Wang Yang have both held public events in recent days, suggesting this conclave is yet to happen this year.

Bloomberg.com, 14 July 2022 Cardinal Hummes was sitting near Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio during the latest conclave, and, according to the pope himself, the Brazilian encouraged him as the vote neared the end.

Mauricio Savarese, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2022 Phillips and Pereira’s disappearance coincided with the Summit of the Americas, a conclave of hemispheric leaders, convened this year in Los Angeles and presided over by President Joe Biden.

Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 28 June 2022 This story was picked up by other outlets, causing The Boston Globe to send a team of reporters to cover the conclave.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 That shift has only added to the unpredictability that figures to come with the next conclave.

Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key — more at clavicle

First Known Use

1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	conclaves
释义	conclave noun con·clave ˈkän-ˌklāv 1 : a private meeting or secret assembly especially : a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope The conclave elected the new pope on the fifth ballot. 2 : a gathering of a group or association the annual conclave of newspaper publishers Did you know? Conclave comes from a Latin word meaning "room that can be locked up" (from the Latin com-, "together," and clavis, "key"). The English conclave formerly had the same meaning, but that use is now obsolete. Today, conclave refers not to the locked rooms but to the private meetings and secret assemblies that occur within them. The meaning of conclave has also expanded to include gatherings that are not necessarily secret or private but simply involve people with shared interests. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Many academic economists and central bankers from around the world attend the Fed's conclave in Jackson Hole, a valley nestled amid the majestic Teton mountain peaks. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 At a recent conclave in Cambodia, Mr. Wang made a pointed expression of the new friendship. New York Times, 21 Aug. 2022 Once two-thirds of the bishops agree that the pope can no longer function, the cardinals could meet in conclave and elect a new pope, following normal procedures. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Top leaders Li Keqiang and Wang Yang have both held public events in recent days, suggesting this conclave is yet to happen this year. Bloomberg.com, 14 July 2022 Cardinal Hummes was sitting near Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio during the latest conclave, and, according to the pope himself, the Brazilian encouraged him as the vote neared the end. Mauricio Savarese, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2022 Phillips and Pereira’s disappearance coincided with the Summit of the Americas, a conclave of hemispheric leaders, convened this year in Los Angeles and presided over by President Joe Biden. Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 28 June 2022 This story was picked up by other outlets, causing The Boston Globe to send a team of reporters to cover the conclave. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 That shift has only added to the unpredictability that figures to come with the next conclave. Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key — more at clavicle First Known Use 1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1 conclaves noun plural of conclave as in synods formal a private or secret meeting or group a conclave of bishops Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance synods meetings gatherings caucuses conventions councils summits conferences convocations congresses workshops discussions cabinets conversations assemblies rallies clinics discourses confabs get-togethers demonstrations dialogues huddles seminars negotiations parleys symposiums sessions symposia talks roundtables palavers interviews dialogs forums audiences fora round-robins round tables
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