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    Concilio (en. Council)

    /konˈθiljo/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Body of judges or advisors in certain organizations.
    The council was responsible for evaluating the proposals presented.
    El concilio se encargó de la evaluación de las propuestas presentadas.
    Meeting of people to discuss and decide on important matters.
    The council was held to resolve conflicts between the different churches.
    El concilio se llevó a cabo para resolver los conflictos entre las diferentes iglesias.
    Assembly of religious leaders who make decisions regarding doctrine and administration of their faith.
    The Council of Nicea was fundamental in the history of Christianity.
    El Concilio de Nicea fue fundamental en la historia del cristianismo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'concilium', which means 'meeting' or 'assembly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    council of wise men
    Meeting of experts to discuss complex issues.
    concilio de sabios
    hold a council
    To hold a meeting to make important decisions.
    hacer un concilio
    ecumenical council
    Assembly of representatives from different Christian denominations.
    concilio ecuménico

    Related Words

    advice
    Group of people responsible for advising or making decisions.
    consejo
    assembly
    Meeting of people to discuss and decide on a topic.
    asamblea
    doctrine
    Set of principles and beliefs of a religion.
    doctrina

    Slang Meanings

    Informal meeting to resolve issues.
    Let's hold a council among friends to decide what we'll do this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer un concilio entre amigos para decidir qué haremos este fin de semana.
    Decision-making group on everyday matters.
    The neighborhood council will decide what to do with the park.
    El concilio del barrio resolverá qué hacer con el parque.