Synonyms: council
Definition: a meeting of people for consultation
Usage: emergency council
Similar words: group meeting, meeting
Definition: a formally arranged gathering
Usage: next year the meeting will be in Chicago; the meeting elected a chairperson
Synonyms: council
Definition: a body serving in an administrative capacity
Usage: student council
Similar words: administrative body, administrative unit
Definition: a unit with administrative responsibilities
Synonyms: council
Definition: (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
Similar words: assembly
Definition: a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose