Meaning of conclave in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑnˌkleɪv/

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  1. Noun

    conclave

    Etymology

    late Middle English (denoting a private room): via French from Latin conclave‘lockable room’, from con-‘with’ + clavis‘key’

    Definitions

    1. a confidential or secret meeting

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