单词 | synod |
释义 | synod (once / 1228 pages) n WORD FAMILY synod: synods USAGE EXAMPLESPope Francis – who is to visit Ireland in 2018 – was reportedly keen to examine the possibility of married priests at his next synod of bishops. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) The two men met in 2005 during a synod of bishops in Rome, and they bonded over a shared view of the church. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) The synod has only consultative powers, so, at least in principle, Francis can simply ignore it. Economist(Jul 28, 2016) n a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business Hyper council a meeting of people for consultation |
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