Lambeth conference
noun
Lam·beth conference
\ˈlambəth-, -ˌbeth-\
Definition of Lambeth conference
: a conference of the bishops of the worldwide Anglican communion called usually about every 10 years by the archbishop of Canterbury to consult but not to legislate for the constituent churches
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Origin and Etymology of lambeth conference
from Lambeth palace, London, residence of the archbishop of Canterbury
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