conventicle

Meanings

• noun

  A small group of people who meet for religious or political reasons, often in secret.

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Variants

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conventicle , conventicler , conventiclers , conventicles

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'conventiculum', meaning 'a gathering place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conventicle' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The English Puritan leader John Bunyan wrote a famous work called 'The Pilgrim's Progress', which includes a description of a conventicle where the main character, Christian, meets with other pilgrims.

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Related Concepts

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1. secret society: A group of people who meet secretly to pursue common interests or goals, often with a shared belief system or ideology.

2. clandestine meeting: A gathering that is kept hidden from outsiders, often for reasons of secrecy or security.

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Culture

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In history, conventicles were often associated with religious nonconformity and dissent, such as during the English Puritan movement in the 16th and 17th centuries. In literature, the term has been used to describe secret meetings or gatherings, often with a sense of intrigue or subversion.

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   - Imagine a small group of people huddled together in secret, discussing their beliefs or plans.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'conventicle' as meaning a secretive gathering or meeting place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'conventicle' starts with the letter 'c' and has the syllables 'con-ven-ticle'.

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