COUNCIL OF ELDERS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase council of elders. (close relations)
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| assembly | nounn | |||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||
| board | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a committee having supervisory powers • a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes • a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose • food or meals in general • a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view • a table at which meals are served • electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices • a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities • a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games verb • get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) • live and take one's meals at or in • lodge and take meals (at) • provide food and lodging (for) | ||||||
| committee | nounn | |||||
noun • a special group delegated to consider some matter • a self-constituted organization to promote something | ||||||
| conclave | nounn | |||||
noun • a confidential or secret meeting | ||||||
| congress | nounn | |||||
noun • a meeting of elected or appointed representatives • the legislature of the United States government • a national legislative assembly • the social act of assembling for some common purpose | ||||||
| council | nounn | |||||
noun • a body serving in an administrative capacity • (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine • a meeting of people for consultation | ||||||
| delegation | nounn | |||||
noun • a group of representatives or delegates • authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | ||||||
| group | nounn | |||||
noun • any number of entities (members) considered as a unit • (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule • a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse verb • arrange into a group or groups • form a group or group together | ||||||
| panel | nounn | |||||
noun • sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something • a committee appointed to judge a competition • (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen) • a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc • a soft pad placed under a saddle • a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails • (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel' • electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices verb • decorate with panels • select from a list | ||||||
| senate | nounn | |||||
noun • assembly possessing high legislative powers • the upper house of the United States Congress | ||||||
| governing body | nounn | |||||
noun • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | ||||||
