conclave

English

/ˈkɒn.kleɪv/, /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/

noun
Definitions
  • The set of apartments within which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are continuously secluded while engaged in choosing a pope.
  • The group of Roman Catholic cardinals locked in a conclave until they elect a new pope; the body of cardinals.
  • A private meeting; a close or secret assembly.

Etymology

Borrowed from French conclave derived from Latin conclave (room that may be locked up).

Origin

Latin

conclave

Gloss

room that may be locked up

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