congress
Translation
congress, parliament, conference
Examples
Congress passed a new law.
Congress passed a new law.
She attended a medical congress.
She attended a medical congress.
Grammar Patterns
a legislative body The U.S. Congress has two houses.
a formal meeting or conference He is speaking at the annual congress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parliament, legislature, assembly, conference, convention
Etymology
From Latin 'congressus' (a meeting), from 'congredi' (to come together), from 'con-' (together) + 'gradi' (to walk).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (together) and 'gress' (to go/step). People 'go together' to meet and make laws.