congregation
Translation
congregation, assembly, gathering
Examples
The priest addressed the congregation.
The priest addressed the congregation.
A congregation of birds gathered on the wires.
A congregation of birds gathered on the wires.
Grammar Patterns
a group of people gathered for religious worship The priest addressed the congregation.
a gathering of people or things A congregation of birds gathered on the wires.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assembly, gathering, flock, parish
Etymology
From Latin 'congregationem', the noun form of the verb 'congregate' (to gather).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'congregate'. It's a group that has 'congregated', often for religious worship.