congregation

/ˌkɑŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/C1Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

  • n. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
  • n. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together
  • n. the act of congregating

Word forms

Plural
congregations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The congregation gathered in the park for the annual picnic.

  2. n.

    The congregation of cardinals met to discuss important matters of the church.