conclave
UK/'kɒnkleiv/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A private or secret meeting; specifically, the assembly of cardinals to elect a pope.
秘密会议；（天主教）教皇选举会议
Root Breakdown
Native Englishconclaveother
=conclave
Common Collocations
- 1.papal conclave教宗秘密集会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cardinals gathered in conclave to elect the new pope.