synody

Synody is an uncommon term in English with no singular, widely recognized definition. It appears to be related to the word synod, which denotes a council or assembly, and may reflect transliteration variants from Greek or Latin forms such as synodos or synodi. Because English usage favors "synod," "synody" often arises as a misspelling, a transliteration variant, or a proper noun.

In ecclesiastical contexts, synody is sometimes used as an alternate spelling for synod, referring to a church council or the proceedings of such a gathering. Depending on the source language, a text might use synody to denote the members of a synod (the synodi or synodes) or the act of convening.

As a proper noun, synody can function as a surname or place name in some languages, though there are no widely cited English-language examples of its use as a distinct entity with a defined history.

Because standard references do not treat synody as a separate technical term, readers should rely on context to interpret its meaning. If encountered, it is prudent to consider alternatives such as synod, synodi, or synodes and to consult primary linguistic or ecclesiastical sources. See also synod, synodos, synodi.