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PRONUNCIATION OF SYNAXIS

synaxis  [sɪˈnæksɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYNAXIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Synaxis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SYNAXIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

synaxis

Synaxis

In Eastern Christianity, a Synaxis is an assembly for liturgical purposes, generally through the celebration of Vespers, Matins, Little Hours, and the Divine Liturgy.

Definition of synaxis in the English dictionary

The definition of synaxis in the dictionary is an early Christian meeting, esp to celebrate the Eucharist.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYNAXIS


aerotaxis
ˌɛərəʊˈtæksɪs
anaphylaxis
ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs
axis
ˈæksɪs
chemoprophylaxis
ˌkɛməʊˌprəʊfəˈlæksɪs
chemotaxis
ˌkɛməʊˈtæksɪs
cytotaxis
ˌsaɪtəʊˈtæksɪs
epistaxis
ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs
heliotaxis
ˌhiːlɪəʊˈtæksɪs
homotaxis
ˌhəʊməʊˈtæksɪs
parapraxis
ˌpærəˈpræksɪs
parataxis
ˌpærəˈtæksɪs
phototaxis
ˌfəʊtəʊˈtæksɪs
phylaxis
faɪˈlæksɪs
phyllotaxis
ˌfɪləˈtæksɪs
praxis
ˈpræksɪs
prophylaxis
ˌprɒfɪˈlæksɪs
sparaxis
spəˈræksɪs
stereotaxis
ˌstɛrɪəˈtæksɪs
tachyphylaxis
ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs
taxis
ˈtæksɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYNAXIS

synapses
synapsid
synapsis
synaptase
synapte
synaptic
synaptical
synaptically
synaptosomal
synaptosome
synarchies
synarchy
synarthrodial
synarthrodially
synarthroses
synarthrosis
synastry
synaxaria
synaxarion
sync

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYNAXIS

brachyaxis
clinoaxis
epitaxis
geotaxis
hypotaxis
major axis
minor axis
neutral axis
optic axis
orthopraxis
polar axis
principal axis
rheotaxis
thermotaxis
thigmotaxis
trophallaxis
trophotaxis
x-axis
y-axis
z-axis

Synonyms and antonyms of synaxis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «synaxis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYNAXIS

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Translator English - Chinese

synaxis
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

synaxis
570 millions of speakers

English

synaxis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

synaxis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

synaxis
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Собор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

synaxis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

synaxis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

synaxe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Synaxis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

synaxis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

集会
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

synaxis
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Synaxis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

synaxis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

synaxis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिंटॅक्सिझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Synaxis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

synaxis
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

synaksą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

собор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Soborul
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Σύναξις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

synaxis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

synaxis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Synaxis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of synaxis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNAXIS»

The term «synaxis» is normally little used and occupies the 129.864 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNAXIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about synaxis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYNAXIS»

Discover the use of synaxis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to synaxis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Shape of the Liturgy, New Edition
CHAPTER III THE CLASSICAL SHAPE OF THE LITURGY: (I) THE SYNAXIS Synaxis and Eucharist The primitive core of the liturgy falls into two parts — the Synaxis (a Greek word which means properly simply a 'meeting') and the Eucharist ...
Gregory Dix, 2005
2
The Word in the Desert : Scripture and the Quest for ...
Thus, we hear of rivalries between cenobites and anchorites about how long the synaxis should be, questions about the exact procedure to observe when saying the synaxis, as well as more mundane concerns about oversleeping and ...
Douglas Burton-Christie Assistant Professor of Christian Sprirituality Loyola Marymount University, 1992
3
The Church Year and Kalendar
of the Church : and several days are dedicated to his honour; his Conception ( Sept. 23), his Nativity (June 24), his Decollation (Aug. 29) and the great feast known as his Synaxis (Jan. 7). In addition, the first and second finding of his head is ...
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Synaxis Sacra; Or, a Collection of Sermons Preached at ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
John Spalding, 2010
5
Models of the Eucharist
The Greek word synaxis means "assembly," especially an assembly that is gathered for a sacred purpose. Synaxis is related to the verb root synago meaning "to bring together, [and] to come together." That synaxis derives from a verb form ...
Kevin W. Irwin, 2005
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The Ante-Nicene Fathers: The Writings of the Fathers Down to ...
Leo of Rome, called "the Great," seems to have coined the less orthodox expression, relying on Holy Scripture, indeed, in the salutation of Elisabeth (Luke i. 43). This term has been sadly abused for Mariolatry. II. (Synaxis, p. 257.) It seems to ...
Reverend Alexander Roberts, 2007
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The Letter of Ammon and Pachomian Monasticism
G3 .32, which also incorporates the angelic rule, follows it closely except that it omits the evening synaxis. Cassian (Inst 2.2-6) parallels D. He speaks of continual prayer during the day (per totum diei spatium incessanter), an evening synaxis ...
James E. Goehring, 1986
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Ritual and the Rood: Liturgical Images and the Old English ...
The Ruthwell narrative presents a symbolic gathering (a concept faithful to the etymological derivations of 'congregation' and 'synaxis' as well as 'ecclesia') in which, on Good Friday evening, Christ's followers hasten from afar to Jerusalem to ...
Éamonn Ó Carragáin, 2005
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The Sacred Writings of Saint Hippolytus
The word Synaxis is but a Christianized form of the word Synagogue; but, like the word koinwni/a, it points to Christ's mystical body,-"gathering together in one the children of God." Synaxis = suna/gei ei0j e\ #n. It sums up the idea, ”We, being ...
Hippolytus, 2012
10
The Cambridge Companion to Orthodox Christian Theology
See discussion between John Zizioulas and Philip Sherrard, 'Christology and existence' (English) in Synaxis, I, pp. 23—61. . E.g. S. Yiangazoglou, Communion in Deification: The Synthesis of Christology and Pneumatology in the Work of St ...
Mary B. Cunningham, Elizabeth Theokritoff, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYNAXIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term synaxis is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Liturgical Sense
This gathering is called synaxis and it is always a response to God. I believe that the liturgy actually begins early on Sunday morning when the decision is made ... «Patheos, May 15»
2
An Egypt in mourning prays for its martyrs beheaded in Libya
Patriarch Tawadros has enrolled the names of the 21 young men killed by the Islamic State in the Coptic Synaxis, a sort of canonization. Their memory will be ... «AsiaNews.it, Feb 15»
3
HOCNA Holds Annual Clergy Synaxis
The Holy Orthodox Church in North America convened its annual Clergy Synaxis on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2014, at St. Anna's Hall in ... «NFTU, Oct 14»
4
Asbury Park's restaurant scene changing
Changes are underway in Asbury Park's restaurant scene. The closures of Bistro Ole', Synaxis, The Kissing Booth, and Ivan and Andy's in recent months are ... «New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio, Jul 14»
5
Why are downtown Asbury Park restaurants closing?
ASBURY PARK – Bistro Olé. Synaxis. The Kissing Booth. Ivan and Andy's. All have closed in recent months. Should Asbury Park be worried? What happened to ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 14»
6
Stadtrat Aarau erteilt Baubewilligung für Fussballstadion
... und Velobrücke beim Stadion Torfeld Süd mit Lifttürmen soll die beiden Gebiete Torfeld Süd und Nord miteinander verbinden. Quelle: Visualisierung Synaxis ... «Aargauer Zeitung, May 14»
7
Look East for Ecumenism
At the conclusion of the Synaxis the patriarchs issued a joint statement stating their desire “to reinforce our unity through communion and cooperation. «First Things, Mar 14»
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Message of the Primates of the Orthodox Churches
The Ecumenical Patriarchate issued yesterday March 9, 2014, Sunday of Orthodoxy, a Communiqué upon the conclusion of the Synaxis of the Primates of the ... «Order of St. Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Mar 14»
9
religion.ORF.at
Die Oberhäupter der orthodoxen Kirchen hatten sich von Mittwoch bis Sonntag zu einer „Synaxis“ (Versammlung) in Istanbul zusammengefunden. Am Sonntag ... «ORF.at, Mar 14»
10
Il comunicato finale dell'Assemblea panortodossa
Il motivo: la Synaxis non ha voluto discutere la disputa tra il patriarcato di Antiochia e quello di Gerusalemme su chi dovrebbe avere la giurisdizione sulla Chiesa ... «AsiaNews, Mar 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Synaxis [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/synaxis>. May 2024 ».
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