congregation
ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
Definition Synonyms

Definition of congregation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
local believersthose who attend worship together at a church as one body
  • The congregation filled the hall for the Sunday service.
2.
Catholic ChurchTECH.administrative body in the Catholic ChurchTECH.
  • The congregation made decisions on church matters.
assembly committee council
3.
universityTECH.UKassembly of university staff or membersTECH.UK
  • The congregation discussed the new academic policies.
assembly gathering
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with congregation

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
express views to those who already agree
He tends to preach to the congregation about recycling.

Origin of congregation

Latin, congregare (to gather)

Terms with congregation included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
religion
religious congregation led by a pastor
congregation
Jewish congregation for worship or study
religion
jewish religious leader of a congregation
congregation person
member of a church with lively worship
religious leader
head of a religious order or congregation
liturgical
phrase recited by a congregation
religion
Christian ceremony blessing the congregation
music
response in liturgical music sung by choir or congregation

Examples of congregation in a sentence

  • After the service, the congregation gathered for coffee in the hall.
  • The congregation oversees the church's global missions.
  • A new congregation was established to handle liturgical affairs.
  • The congregation voted on the new curriculum.
  • A special congregation was called to address the issue.

View all translations of congregation

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:congrégation, conseil, ...
  2. German:Gemeinde, Kongregation, ...
  3. Italian:congregazione, riunione, ...
  4. Spanish:congregación, ...
  5. Portuguese:congregação, reunião, ...
  6. Chinese:会众, 教会委员会, ...
  7. Japanese:会衆, 教会の会衆, ...
  8. Arabic:الجَمَاعَة الكَنَسِيَّة, مجمع, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְהִילָּה, קוֹנְגְרֶגַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:приход, собрание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:релігійна громада, конгрегація, ...
  12. Hindi:मण्डली, मंडली, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery