单词 | conclave |
释义 | conclave /kon"klayv, kong"-/, n. 1. a private or secret meeting. 2. an assembly or gathering, esp. one that has special authority, power, or influence: a conclave of political leaders. 3. the assembly or meeting of the cardinals for the election of a pope. 4. the body of cardinals; the College of Cardinals. 5. the place in which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church meet in private for the election of a pope. [1350-1400; ME < ML, L conclave room, enclosed space, repr. (camera) cum clave (room) with key. See CON-, CLEF] |
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