CONCLAVE


Meaning of CONCLAVE in English

/ ˈkɒŋkleɪv; NAmE ˈkɑːŋ-/ noun

( formal ) a meeting to discuss sth in private; the people at this meeting

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English (denoting a private room): via French from Latin conclave lockable room, from con- with + clavis key.

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