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congregation

con·gre·ga·tion

congregation

 
pronunciation:
kang gr geI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of gathering together or congregating.
synonyms:
assembling, forgathering
similar words:
assembly, clustering, concourse, convening, crowding, gather, gathering, grouping, massing, swarming, thronging
definition 2: an assembled group; assembly.
synonyms:
assembly, gathering, group, meeting
similar words:
assemblage, company, concourse, confluence, convention, convocation, crowd, muster
definition 3: the members of a particular religious community, esp. those assembled for a worship service.
The minister gave a long sermon to the congregation that day.The women visit elderly members of the congregation who are not able to attend church.The rabbi was increasingly worried about the youth of his congregation.
synonyms:
church
similar words:
assembly, communion, flock, fold
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