"polysynody" meaning in All languages combined

See polysynody on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: polysynodies [plural]
Etymology: From French polysynodie. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|polysynodie}} French polysynodie Head templates: {{en-noun}} polysynody (plural polysynodies)
  1. (chiefly historical) A form of government administered by several councils rather than individual ministers; specifically that of Regency France from 1715-1718. Wikipedia link: polysynody Tags: historical Translations (form of government): polisinodia [feminine] (Italian)

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