conventicle

/kənˈvɛntəkəl/

Other forms: conventicles

Definitions of conventicle

1. noun

   a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
   synonyms: meetinghouse

   type of:

   house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, place of worship

   any building where congregations gather for prayer
2. noun

   a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship
   type of:

   get together, get-together, meeting

   a small informal social gathering