vatican council
Definition
Noun 1. An official assembly of bishops and other high-ranking church officials in the Roman Catholic Church, convened by the Pope and held in Vatican City. The term specifically refers to either of two such historic councils.
Usage
- The term "Vatican Council" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It is used to refer specifically to the First Vatican Council (1869–1870) or the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965).
- It is typically used in historical, theological, or ecclesiastical contexts.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Vatican I": A common shorthand for the First Vatican Council.
- Vatican I defined the dogma of papal infallibility.
- "Vatican II": A common shorthand for the Second Vatican Council.
- The liturgical changes after Vatican II were significant.
Variants and Related Words
- Council (noun): A formal assembly convened for discussion or decision-making, especially within a religious context.
- Ecumenical Council (noun): A worldwide council of bishops of the whole church. The Vatican Councils are considered ecumenical councils of the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonyms
- Synod (noun): An assembly of clergy, though typically smaller in scope than a council.
- Conclave (noun): A private or secret meeting; specifically, the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope (related, but not a direct synonym for a council).
Notes
- The term "Vatican Council" does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms, as it is a specific historical and institutional proper noun.
Noun
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each of two councils of the Roman Catholic Church
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