Conclave

/ˈkɒŋ.kleɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A private meeting or assembly, especially one for the purpose of electing a leader or making decisions.

The board members held a conclave to discuss the company's future direction.

A gathering of cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church for the election of the pope.

The conclave convened in secrecy to choose the new pope.

Any private or secret meeting.

The scientific conclave aimed to address pressing environmental issues.

From Latin 'conclavis', meaning 'locked room'.

secret conclave

A clandestine meeting for private discussions.

papal conclave

A meeting of the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope.

conclave of leaders

A gathering of influential figures to make decisions.

synod

An assembly of church officials for the purpose of discussion and decision-making.

convocation

A large formal assembly of people, especially in a school or university.

forum

A meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

A secret meeting among powerful individuals.

They called it a conclave when the CEOs met away from the public eye.

An exclusive gathering with select members.

The tech conclave brought together the brightest minds in Silicon Valley.