congregation

congregation

noun

Definition of CONGREGATION

1

a body of persons gathered for religious worship <the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor>

Synonyms assembly, church

Related Words flock, laity, parish; communion, confession, denomination, fold, sect

2

a body of people come together in one place <a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments>

Synonyms assemblage, assembly, conference, congregation, convocation, ingathering, meeting, muster

Related Words company, consort, coterie, gang, pack; caucus, forum, market, panel, rally, symposium, synod; audience, gallery, grandstand, house; crowd, flock, horde, legion, multitude, press, swarm, throng; crush, mob, rabble, rabblement