Synonyms of congregation

congregation

noun

ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shən 

1

as in church

a body of persons gathered for religious worship

the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• church
• flock
• assembly
• parish
• communion
• denomination
• sect
• laity
• confession
• fold

2

as in assembly

a body of people come together in one place

a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assembly
• assemblage
• conference
• meeting
• audience
• gathering
• synod
• convocation
• panel
• crowd
• ingathering
• throng
• symposium
• muster
• flock
• market
• caucus
• coterie
• house
• swarm
• gang
• company
• forum
• multitude
• horde
• rally
• consort
• grandstand
• legion
• pack
• mob
• gallery
• rabble
• press
• crush
• rabblement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congregation

But Hottle said the needs of homeless and other vulnerable residents, especially in the areas surrounding her congregation, is only increasing. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

The building was listed at $3 million and the church planned to use proceeds from the sale to find a new location for the church, which would preserve its congregation, name, identity and history, said Pastor Lorenzo Jones last year. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

But he is faced with a harsh winter – and resistance by his congregation. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Many have reached out to help since the blaze broke out weeks ago, and the congregation has a GoFundMe for rebuilding efforts. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026