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congregational

/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəl/
con · gre · ga · tion · al
Adverb:congregationally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or performed by a religious congregation or assembled group of worshippers.

Example

"The service concluded with lively congregational singing accompanied by the pipe organ."

2

Relating to a system of Protestant church governance in which each local church independently manages its own affairs.

Example

"Under a congregational polity, the members vote directly to appoint their own pastor and approve the annual budget."

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• Rhymes for congregational

• Nearby Words

congregant
congregate
congregation
congregational
congress
congressional
congressionally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'congregation' plus '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'congregare' ('to gather into a flock'), from 'con-' ('together') and 'grex' ('flock' or 'herd').

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