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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The committee raises money from congregants throughout the year for various service projects.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
These are congregations that take Jesus’ command to welcome the stranger literally, transforming their churches into shelters where congregants voluntarily fill round-the-clock shifts, helping families get back on their feet and into permanent housing.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
During a previous period of economic strain tied to federal funding uncertainty, Bryant encouraged congregants to donate food instead of money — citing concern for families struggling to afford basic necessities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bundled against the cool morning, the congregants and guests walked up the hill, gathering as Pastor Philip De Courcy preached the morning sermon.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
These are congregations that take Jesus’ command to welcome the stranger literally, transforming their churches into shelters where congregants voluntarily fill round-the-clock shifts, helping families get back on their feet and into permanent housing.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
During a previous period of economic strain tied to federal funding uncertainty, Bryant encouraged congregants to donate food instead of money — citing concern for families struggling to afford basic necessities.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bundled against the cool morning, the congregants and guests walked up the hill, gathering as Pastor Philip De Courcy preached the morning sermon.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for congregant
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“Congregant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congregant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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