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noun
An assembly of people, each representing a group of activists, who meet to discuss and coordinate their activities and make decisions by consensus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From spoke + council, from the model of the spokes of a wheel meeting in the hub, while also being influenced by its constituents serving as spokespersons for their groups.
