congregation — a group of people assembled for religious worship
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people assembled for religious worship
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The pastor asked the congregation to pray for world peace.
- During the wedding, the entire congregation burst into laughter when the groom forgot his vows.
- A congregation of cats appeared whenever the fish truck arrived.
congregation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/]
a group of people assembled for religious worship
The whole congregation stood up together when the choir began singing.
Every nation's congregation celebrates divine creation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'congregatio', the noun form of 'congregare', meaning 'to gather together' or 'to assemble'. The Latin verb itself combines 'con-' (together) and 'gregare' (to gather in a flock), ultimately tracing to 'grex' (flock or herd).
Breakdown
con- (together) + gregare (to gather in a flock) + -atio (noun suffix) = congregatio. The root 'gregare' relates to 'grex' (flock), expressing the sense of assembling a group or gathering a community.
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📝Examples
“The pastor asked the congregation to pray for world peace.”
“During the wedding, the entire congregation burst into laughter when the groom forgot his vows.”
“A congregation of cats appeared whenever the fish truck arrived.”
“The small congregation grew into a large community over the years.”
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