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synods

/ˈsɪnɒdz/ /ˈsɪnədz/

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noun

Sínodos, concilios

An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

Examples :

"The church synods will discuss how to better support the local community. "

Los sínodos de la iglesia discutirán cómo apoyar mejor a la comunidad local.

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noun

Sínodos, divisiones administrativas de iglesias

An administrative division of churches, either the entire denomination, as in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, or a mid-level division (middle judicatory, district) as in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Examples :

"The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is divided into several synods that oversee congregations within specific geographic regions. "

La Iglesia Presbiteriana (U.S.A.) se divide en varios sínodos que supervisan las congregaciones dentro de regiones geográficas específicas.

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noun

Asamblea, consejo

An assembly or council having civil authority; a legislative body.

Examples :

""In colonial America, the synods of certain religious groups often made important decisions about local laws and community standards." "

En la América colonial, las asambleas de ciertos grupos religiosos a menudo tomaban decisiones importantes sobre las leyes locales y las normas comunitarias.

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Conjunción

A conjunction of two or more of the heavenly bodies.

Examples :

"Astronomers eagerly awaited the synods of Jupiter and Venus, hoping to capture stunning photographs of the planets' close alignment. "

Los astrónomos esperaban ansiosamente las conjunciones de Júpiter y Venus, con la esperanza de capturar impresionantes fotografías de la estrecha alineación de los planetas.

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