Definition

Related to a council or a group of people who come together to make decisions.

Example

The conciliar decisions were important for the future of the community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new conciliar decisions made by the council?

Yeah, I read about them online; they seem pretty interesting.

I think the conciliar approach could really help with community issues.

For sure! It’s nice to see more collaboration happening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conciliar is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "ciliari" (from Latin "ciliare", meaning to call or summon). The word refers to the act of bringing people together for discussion or resolution.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'call' or 'summon' ('ciliari') for a meeting or discussion.

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