congregation

noun
UK: /ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

  1. A group of people gathered together, especially for religious worship.

    1. The congregation sang hymns together every Sunday.
    2. The minister addressed the congregation on the importance of community involvement.

  2. A group of people who regularly attend a particular church or place of worship.

    1. Our congregation is very friendly and welcoming to newcomers.
    2. The church's congregation has grown significantly in recent years due to its outreach programs.

  3. The act or process of gathering together; an assembly.

    1. The congregation of birds on the power lines was quite a sight.
    2. The annual congregation of classic car enthusiasts always draws a large crowd.

Synonyms

flock meeting gathering audience body company assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "congregation" in English means: A group of people gathered together, especially for religious worship., A group of people who regularly attend a particular church or place of worship., The act or process of gathering together; an assembly..

The phonetic transcription of "congregation" is /ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "congregation": flock, meeting, gathering, audience, body, company, assembly.

Example usage of "congregation": "The congregation sang hymns together every Sunday.". More examples on the page.