Constance (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The council in 1414-1418 that succeeded in ending the Great Schism in the Roman Catholic Church.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The Council of Constance was a major ecumenical council that brought together bishops and theologians from across Europe to address the Great Schism.
• Pope Gregory XII formally dissolved the Council of Constance in 1418, bringing an end to the assembly's efforts to reform the Catholic Church.
• The Constance was convened in 1414 in response to the Great Schism, which had divided the Catholic Church for nearly four decades.
• One of the key outcomes of the Council of Constance was the deposition of Pope Gregory XII, who was seen as an obstacle to reform.
• The Council of Constance played a significant role in restoring unity to the Catholic Church, thanks in part to the efforts of theologians like Jean Gerson.

Synonyms

• Council Of Constance

Meaning ²

A lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Lake Constance
• Bodensee