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Definition of congregation

congregation

/ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
con · gre · ga · tion
Adverb:congregationally
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Plural:congregations
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Adjective:congregational
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• noun

1

A group of people assembled for religious worship, or the regular members of a particular church, synagogue, or religious community.

Example

"The entire congregation stood to sing the opening hymn."

2

A gathering or collection of people, animals, or things assembled in one place.

Example

"A large congregation of migratory birds gathered along the shallow shoreline."

3

The act or process of coming together into a crowd or group.

Example

"City ordinances temporarily restricted the congregation of large crowds in the public square."

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• Rhymes for congregation

• Nearby Words

congratulatory
congregant
congregate
congregation
congregational
congress
congressional

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French congregation or directly from Latin congregatio ('a gathering together'), from congregare ('to herd together'), formed from com- ('together') and grex ('flock' or 'herd').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congregation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congregation
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