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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In east Charlotte, church members said a typical Saturday turned chaotic when masked federal agents arrived and detained one of the congregants.
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2025
Among rank-and-file Assemblies of God congregants, reactions to the NBC News report ranged from heartbreak to hope.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
As the sanctuary hits capacity, other congregants begin sitting in an overflow area outside in the courtyard.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
On those serve days, Williams would bring congregants out into the community, perhaps singing carols or working with crafts at a senior living home, helping a community member in need with housework, or cleaning a beach.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2025
Among rank-and-file Assemblies of God congregants, reactions to the NBC News report ranged from heartbreak to hope.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
As the sanctuary hits capacity, other congregants begin sitting in an overflow area outside in the courtyard.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
On those serve days, Williams would bring congregants out into the community, perhaps singing carols or working with crafts at a senior living home, helping a community member in need with housework, or cleaning a beach.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
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 27 Nov. 2025.
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