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conventicle

DEFINITIONS OF: conventicle

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n a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)

Synonyms:
meetinghouse
Type of:
house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, place of worship
any building where congregations gather for prayer

n a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship

Type of:
get together, meeting
a small informal social gathering
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