council

nouns

a body serving in an administrative capacity
"student council"
council
is a type of (narrower)
a unit with administrative responsibilities
administrative body, administrative unit
(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
council
domain category
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
Christian religion, Christianity
is a type of (narrower)
a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose
assembly
a meeting of people for consultation
"emergency council"
council
is a type of (narrower)
a formally arranged gathering
"next year the meeting will be in Chicago"; "the meeting elected a chairperson"
group meeting, meeting