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Plural of conclave

regular plural

The plural of conclave is conclaves.

Forms of conclave

Singularconclave /ˈkɒnkleɪv/
Pluralconclaves
Countablecountable

Meaning of conclave

  1. noun The set of apartments in which cardinals are secluded while the process to elect a pope takes place.
  2. noun A group of cardinals assembled to elect a new pope.
  3. noun The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church collectively.

Full definition of conclave

Questions about the plural of conclave

What is the plural of conclave?
The plural of conclave is conclaves.
Is conclave countable?
Conclave is a countable noun.

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