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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarywith only simple vows //a congregation of nuns
: a group of monasteries forming an independent subdivision of an order
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary : the act or an instance of congregating or bringing together : the state of being congregated
: a body of cardinals and officials forming an administrative division of the papal curia
Examples
- //The priest addressed the congregation.
- //She is a member of a small congregation.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
— see congregate entry 1congregation
noun
Synonyms
- a body of persons gathered for religious worship //the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
- a body of people come together in one place //a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developmentsRelated Words: a group of monasteries forming an independent subdivision of an order: the act or an instance of congregating or bringing together : the state of being congregated: a body of cardinals and officials forming an administrative division of the papal curia
Examples
- //The priest addressed the congregation.
- //She is a member of a small congregation.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
— see congregate entry 1congregation
noun
Synonyms
- a body of persons gathered for religious worship //the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
- a body of people come together in one place //a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments