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concordat

 

[ kənˈkɔːrdæt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal agreement

A concordat is a type of agreement or treaty, particularly between the Pope and a state. It typically deals with the regulation of the relationship between the church and the state, especially in areas such as the appointment of bishops and the rights of the church. Concordats are formal documents that can have significant implications for both religious and governmental authorities. They are often a result of negotiations and can reflect historical compromises in the relationship between different powers.

Synonyms

accord, agreement, treaty

Examples of usage

  • The country signed a concordat with the Vatican.
  • The concordat regulated several church matters.
  • Negotiations for a new concordat are underway.
  • A long-standing concordat was finally ratified.

Translations

Translations of the word "concordat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concordato

🇮🇳 संविधानिक समझौता

🇩🇪 Konkordat

🇮🇩 konkordat

🇺🇦 конкордат

🇵🇱 konkordat

🇯🇵 コンコルダート

🇫🇷 concordat

🇪🇸 concordato

🇹🇷 konkordat

🇰🇷 콘코르다트

🇸🇦 اتفاقية الكنيسة

🇨🇿 konkordát

🇸🇰 konkordát

🇨🇳 教会公约

🇸🇮 konkordat

🇮🇸 samkomulag

🇰🇿 конкордат

🇬🇪 კონკორდატი

🇦🇿 konkordat

🇲🇽 concordato

Word origin

The term 'concordat' originates from the Latin word 'concordatum', which means 'agreement' or 'accord'. Its etymological roots can be traced back to the Latin 'concordare', meaning 'to heartily agree' or 'harmonize'. The use of the word emerged in the context of religious treaties, particularly during the Middle Ages, when the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and various European states was defined through formal agreements. The importance of concordats grew during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, as churches sought to maintain their influence over state matters and vice versa. Notably, the Concordat of Bologna in 1516 between Francis I of France and Pope Leo X set the stage for a new model of these types of agreements. Today, concordats continue to play a significant role in delineating powers and responsibilities between church and state in countries where the Catholic Church has a prominent presence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,197 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.