congress
Translation
conference, assembly, legislature
Examples
She attended a medical congress in London.
She attended a medical congress in London.
The US Congress passed a new law.
The US Congress passed a new law.
Grammar Patterns
a formal meeting or series of meetings She attended a medical congress in London.
a national legislative body The US Congress passed a new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conference, convention, assembly, parliament
Etymology
From Latin 'congressus', from 'congredi' (to meet with), from 'con-' (together) + 'gradi' (to walk, step).
Memory Tips
Think of people 'walking together' ('con-' + 'gress') to meet and discuss important matters.