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   congregation

   /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a group of people assembled for religious worship: "the singing of psalms by the whole congregation" Similar parishionersparishchurchgoersflockfoldfaithfulfollowingfollowersadherentsbelieversloyal membersfellowshipcommunicantslaitybrethrenbrothers and sisterssouls
   • ▪ a group of people regularly attending a particular place of worship: "he was a member of the Emmanuel Chapel congregation"
   • 2. a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things: "large congregations of birds may cause public harm" Similar gatheringassemblyflockswarmbevyherdpackgroupbodycrowdmassmultitudehordehostmobturnoutthrongcompanyrallyconvocationcongresscouncilconclavesynodassemblageinformal:get-togetherhistorical:conventicle
   • ▪ the action of gathering together in a crowd: "drought conditions lead to the congregation of animals around watering points"
   • 3. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a permanent committee of the College of Cardinals: "the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith"
   • ▪ (in some universities) a general assembly of resident senior members. British
   • 4. a group of people obeying a common religious rule but under less solemn vows than members of the older religious orders: "the sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady"
   • ▪ a group of communities within a religious order sharing particular historical or regional links.
   • 5. a flock of plovers: rare "this is a shorebird beach, with a congregation of plovers inhabiting it"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in congregation (sense 2, sense 3, sense 4)): from Latin congregatio(n-), from congregare ‘collect (into a flock)’ (see congregate).

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   The meaning of CONGREGATION is an assembly of persons : gathering; especially : an assembly of persons met for worship and religious instruction. How to use congregation in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONGREGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONGREGATION definition: 1. a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   noun. an assembly of persons brought together for common religious worship. the act of congregating or the state of being congregated. a gathered or assembled body; assemblage. an organization formed for the purpose of providing for worship of God, for religious education, and for other church activities; a local church society.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONGREGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. a group of persons gathered for worship, prayer, etc, esp in a church or chapel. 2. the act of congregating or collecting together. 3. a group of people, objects, etc, collected together; assemblage. 4. the group of persons habitually attending a given church, chapel, etc.

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   an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together. “a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph” “a great congregation of birds flew over” see more. noun. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church or place of worship. synonyms: faithful, fold. see more. Pronunciation. US.

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   Definition of congregation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   CONGREGATION definition: a group of people meeting to worship in church. Learn more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · congregation (countable and uncountable, plural congregations) The act of congregating or collecting together. A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › congregationCongregation - definition of congregation by The Free Dictionary

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    n. 1. an assembly of people brought together or regularly meeting together for common religious worship. 2. the act of congregating or the state of being congregated. 3. a gathered or assembled body; assemblage. 4. an organization for providing church services; a local church society.

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    kŏnggrĭ-gāshən. The act of assembling. A congregating or being congregated. A gathering of people or things; assemblage. An assembly of people for religious worship or teaching. The members of a particular place of worship.