synod Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɪn.əd/
What Does Synod Mean?
Synod is a noun that means An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters. It can also mean 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.
Synod in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪn.əd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | synods |
Synod Definition (Noun)
- An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.
- 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
- An assembly or council having civil authority (formal); a legislative body.
- A conjunction of two or more of the heavenly bodies.
Noun
- An assembly or council having civil authority; a legislative body.
Synonyms of Synod
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Synod synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
synod (plural synods)
Words That Rhyme With Synod
Origin of Synod
Origin 1: From Ancient Greek σύνοδος (súnodos, “assembly, meeting”) – from σύν (sún, “with”) (English syn-) + ὁδός (hodós, “way, path”).
Origin 2: Compare also with the term סַנְהֶדְרִין (“sanhedrin”) common throughout Hebrew Talmudic literature.
Pronouncing Synod
Synod is pronounced /ˈsɪn.əd/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɪn).