holy synod

ho·ly syn·od

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-lee sin-uh d]
- /ˈhoʊ li ˈsɪn əd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-lee sin-uh d]
- /ˈhoʊ li ˈsɪn əd/

Definitions of holy synod words

noun holy synod the governing council of an autocephalous church, composed of bishops and presided over by the patriarch or another prelate. 1
noun holy synod the governing body of any of the Orthodox Churches 0
noun holy synod a governing body in the Eastern Orthodox Church 0

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Origin of holy synod

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Holy synod

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holy synod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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