conclavism

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noun

The use of a conclave, or closed meeting, to elect a pope.

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Meanings

nounconclavism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of a conclave, or closed meeting, to elect a pope.

Origin

From conclave + -ism.

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APA

conclavism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conclavism

MLA

“conclavism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conclavism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “conclavism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conclavism.

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