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Definition of congress - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
politicsformal meeting or assembly of representatives
- The international congress convened to discuss climate change..
2.
politicsassociation of groups or representatives
- The congress of trade unions met annually.
Expressions with congress
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secret meeting for illegal activities
The police discovered a criminal congress in the warehouse.
large formal meeting of a political party to decide policies and leadership
Delegates gathered at the party congress to elect a new chairperson.
Origin of congress
Latin, congressus (meeting)
Terms with congress included in their meaning
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US politics
election for Congress held between presidential elections
Capitol Hill
the area in Washington D.C. where the U.S. Congress meets
US Congress
principal spokesperson for the minority party in US Congress
acr: Congress of Racial Equality
group fighting for equal rights
abr: American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
large group representing many American workers and unions
government
US government spending needing annual Congress approval
US government
legislative measure passed by both houses of Congress
financial limit
limit on national borrowing set by Congress
US politics
annual address by the U.S. President to Congress
acr: American Bowling Congress
group that organizes and governs bowling in America
acr: Congress of Industrial Organizations
group of labor unions in the United States
acr: International Ornithological Congress
meeting for bird scientists from around the world
acr: American Amateur Baseball Congress
group for kids to play baseball
acr: All India Trade Union Congress
group that helps workers with jobs and rights
acr: African National Congress
political party in South Africa
acr: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
US politician and member of Congress
acr: Congressional Black Caucus
group of African American members of Congress
abr: congress
group of people who make laws
acr: Congressional Research Service
agency providing research for Congress
China
main meeting place for China's National People's Congress
acr: Indian National Congress
major political party in India
acr: Library of Congress
national library of the United States
acr: Library of Congress Control Number
unique number for books in the library
acr: Library of Congress
national library of the United States
Examples of congress in a sentence
A congress of experts reviewed the findings. The international congress issued a joint statement. Delegates from every region attended the congress.
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- French:congrès, ...
- German:Kongress, Vereinigung, ...
- Italian:congresso, federazione, ...
- Spanish:congreso, federación, ...
- Portuguese:congresso, federação, ...
- Chinese:大会, 联合会, ...
- Japanese:会議, 連合体, ...
- Arabic:مُؤتَمَر, اتِّحاد, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹנְגְּרֶס, קוֹנְגְרֶס, ...
- Russian:собрание, союз, ...
- Ukrainian:конгрес, об'єднання, ...
- Hindi:सम्मेलन, महासंघ, ...
Definition of Congress - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Indian partyTECH. major political party in IndiaTECH.
- The Congress won the state elections.
2.
governmentTECH. US national legislative body of a countryTECH. US
- The Congress passed a new law last week..
Expressions with Congress
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authorization that is extremely difficult to get
Getting a permit felt like an act of Congress.
person elected to the US Congress
The member of Congress proposed a new bill.
civil rights organization in the United States
The Congress of Racial Equality played a key role in the civil rights movement.
national legislature of the People's Republic of China
The National People's Congress passed a new law on environmental protection.
major association of British trade unions
The Trades Union Congress held its annual meeting in London.
disregard or disobedience towards the authority of the U.S. Congress
He was charged with contempt of Congress after refusing to testify..
organization that promotes the study of birds worldwide
The International Ornithological Congress publishes a journal on avian research.
organization governing powerlifting competitions
The World Powerlifting Congress sets the standards for international powerlifting competitions.
US federation of industrial unions formed in 1935
The Congress of Industrial Organizations was influential in labor rights.
assembly of delegates from American colonies during the Revolution
The Continental Congress met to discuss independence from Britain.
Origin of Congress
Latin, congressus (meeting) + com- (together) + gradi (to walk)
Examples of Congress in a sentence
Many young leaders are joining the Congress. Congress debated the bill for hours. She works as a Congress aide.
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- French:Congrès, ...
- German:Kongress, ...
- Italian:Congresso, ...
- Spanish:Congreso, ...
- Portuguese:Congresso, ...
- Chinese:国大党, 国会, ...
- Japanese:国民会議派, 国会, ...
- Arabic:حِزْب المُؤْتَمَر, كونغرس, ...
- Hebrew:הַקוֹנְגְּרֶס, ...
- Russian:Конгресс, конгресс, ...
- Ukrainian:Конгрес, ...
- Hindi:कांग्रेस, ...
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