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con·gre·ga·tion
 congregation
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- pronunciation:
- kang
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shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| 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
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| definition 2: |
an assembled group; assembly.
- synonyms:
- assembly, gathering, group, meeting
- similar words:
- assemblage, company, concourse, confluence, convention, convocation, crowd, muster
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| 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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