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synodMain Entry: syn·od Pronunciation: \ˈsi-nəd also -ˌnäd\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English sinod, from Late Latin synodus, from Late Greek synodos, from Greek, meeting, assembly, from syn- + hodos way, journey Date: 14th century 1 : an ecclesiastical governing or advisory council: as a : an assembly of bishops in the Roman Catholic Church b : the governing assembly of an Episcopal province c : a Presbyterian governing body ranking between the presbytery and the general assembly d : a regional or national organization of Lutheran congregations — syn·od·al \ˈsi-nə-dəl, -ˌnä-; sə-ˈnä-dəl\ adjective
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