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Synonyms
con·clave (kŏńklāv́, kŏnǵ-)

[Middle English, private chamber, conclave of cardinals, from Latin conclāve, lockable room, com-, com-, + clāvis, key.]

noun 

  1. A secret or confidential meeting.
  2. Roman Catholic Church
    1. The private rooms in which the cardinals meet to elect a new pope.
    2. The meeting held to elect a new pope.
  3. A meeting of family members or associates.