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conclave Synonyms

Another word for conclave

Choosing another word for conclave depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A private or secret meeting, gathering, or assembly of people.

Usage Example

"The party leaders held a closed-door assembly to finalize their legislative strategy before the session began."

Strong
assembly
caucus
council
session
conference
summit
convocation
Weak
gathering
convention

• noun (Context 2)

In the Roman Catholic Church, the secluded assembly of cardinals convened to elect a new pope, or the locked apartments in which they meet.

Usage Example

"Crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square to watch for the white smoke signaling that the synod had chosen a new pontiff."

Strong
synod
convocation
consistory

• Nearby Words

concisely
conciseness
concision
conclave
conclude
conclusion
conclusive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Conclave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/conclave
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