n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' ven-ti-k ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin conventiculum, diminutive of conventus assembly
Date: 14th century
1 : ASSEMBLY , MEETING
2 : an assembly of an irregular or unlawful character
3 : an assembly for religious worship especially : a secret meeting for worship not sanctioned by law
4 : MEETINGHOUSE
– con · ven · ti · cler \ -k( ə -)l ə r \ noun