congregant
noun
con·gre·gant
ˈkäŋ-gri-gənt 
: one who congregates
specifically
: a member of a congregation
Examples of congregant in a Sentence
A small number of congregants had assembled for Midnight Mass.
The church depends on the financial support of its congregants.
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One congregant dressed up as Judah Smith for Halloween — beanie, glasses, Bible in hand — and shows off a photo.
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Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez was a regular congregant at the church, and inquired about taking over the space if Little Sprouts left.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The man killed while rushing the shooter – John Cheng, an Aliso Viejo doctor – has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved other congregants’ lives.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Church leaders said the display is meant to push congregants to reflect on who is being left out this Christmas season.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez was a regular congregant at the church, and inquired about taking over the space if Little Sprouts left.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The man killed while rushing the shooter – John Cheng, an Aliso Viejo doctor – has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved other congregants’ lives.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Church leaders said the display is meant to push congregants to reflect on who is being left out this Christmas season.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Congregant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congregant. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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