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synods

/ˈsɪnɒdz/ /ˈsɪnədz/

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noun

Synodes, conciles

An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

Examples :

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

Les synodes de l'église discuteront de la manière de mieux soutenir la communauté locale.

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noun

Synodes, divisions administratives d'églises

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. "

L'Église presbytérienne (U.S.A.) est divisée en plusieurs synodes qui supervisent les congrégations au sein de régions géographiques spécifiques.

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noun

Assemblée, conseil

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." "

Dans l'Amérique coloniale, les assemblées de certains groupes religieux prenaient souvent des décisions importantes concernant les lois locales et les normes communautaires.

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Conjonction

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. "

Les astronomes attendaient avec impatience les conjonctions de Jupiter et Vénus, espérant capturer de superbes photographies de l'alignement étroit des planètes.

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