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- [kuh n-sis-tuh-ree]
- /kənˈsɪs tə ri/
- /kən.ˈsɪ.stə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sis-tuh-ree]
- /kənˈsɪs tə ri/
Definitions of consistory word
- noun consistory the court of a diocese (other than Canterbury) administering ecclesiastical law 3
- noun consistory the area in a church where the consistory meets 3
- noun consistory an assembly of the cardinals and the pope 3
- noun consistory (in certain Reformed Churches) the governing body of a local congregation or church 3
- noun consistory a council or assembly 3
- noun consistory a meeting place for a council or court 3
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Origin of consistory
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English consistorie < Anglo-French < Late Latin consistōrium meeting place, equivalent to Latin consist(ere) (see consist) + -(t)ōrium -tory2
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Parts of speech for Consistory
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consistory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
consistory usage trend in Literature
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