Synodality

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or style of a synod; fraternal collaboration and discernment as typified in a synod. uncountable, usually

    "“I am well aware that speaking of a ‘Synod on Synodality’ may seem something abstruse, self-referential, excessively technical, and of little interest to the general public,” Pope Francis said in August. But, he added, it “is something truly important for the church.”"

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"“I am well aware that speaking of a ‘Synod on Synodality’ may seem something abstruse, self-referential, excessively technical, and of little interest to the general public,” Pope Francis said in August. But, he added, it “is something truly important for the church.”"

Etymology

From synod + -ality.

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