different between synods vs suffragan

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synods

From Anglo-Norman, Old French suffragam, from (the stem of) Latin suffr?gium (“suffrage”).

suffragan (plural suffragans)

A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
An auxiliary bishop.
- 2015, GR Evans, Edward Hicks: Pacifist Bishop at War:
  A suffragan could share the tasks which were special to bishops; for example, by conducting confirmations.

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