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congregation

UK
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

congregationnoun
congregations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
rassemblementSens général pour un groupe réuni de personnes, d’animaux ou de choses.
There was a congregation of birds on the power lines.
Il y avait un rassemblement d’oiseaux sur les lignes électriques.
congrégationAu sens religieux.
The congregation gathered in the church for the Sunday service.
La congrégation s’est réunie dans l’église pour l’office du dimanche.
assembléeSens religieux ou collectif, courant en contexte ecclésial.
After the sermon, the congregation stayed for a community lunch.
Après le sermon, l’assemblée est restée pour un repas communautaire.
Additional translations
regroupementSens plus abstrait ou formel pour l’action de se rassembler.
congrégationDans le contexte du Vatican et de la Curie romaine.
Synonyms
society
conclave
audience
body
assembly
gathering
meeting
group
flock
community
congregationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "congregation finances").
de la congrégationEmploi attributif, surtout en contexte religieux.
Congregation finances were reviewed at the annual meeting.
Les finances de la congrégation ont été examinées lors de l’assemblée annuelle.

Definitions

congregationnoun
A group of people assembled for religious worship.
The congregation gathered in the church for the Sunday service.
A gathering or collection of people, animals, or things.
There was a congregation of birds on the power lines.
The act of congregating or collecting together.
The congregation of fans outside the stadium was impressive.
The members of a religious organization or church considered collectively.
After the sermon, the congregation stayed for a community lunch.
(Roman Catholic Church) A permanent committee of the Roman Curia responsible for a specific area of church affairs.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a new document.
congregationadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a congregation (used attributively).
Congregation finances were reviewed at the annual meeting.
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