Synodality
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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.”"
Example
More examples"“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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