congress — a formal meeting of representatives to discuss and make decisions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal meeting of representatives to discuss and make decisions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
Example Sentences
- The pizza congress unanimously voted that pineapple should be banned from all pizzas.
- She presented her research at the international science congress.
- The cat congress debated whether sleeping 20 hours a day was enough.
congress
NOUN[/ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/]
a formal meeting of representatives to discuss and make decisions
The congress debates the new law while reporters watch from the gallery.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'congressus', the past participle of 'congredi', meaning 'to walk together' or 'to meet'. The term evolved from its literal sense of people gathering in one place to its figurative meaning of an assembly convened for discussion and deliberation.
Breakdown
con- (together) + gradi (to walk/step) → congressus (a meeting or gathering). The suffix -us forms the Latin noun denoting a formal assembly or meeting.
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📝Examples
“The pizza congress unanimously voted that pineapple should be banned from all pizzas.”
“She presented her research at the international science congress.”
“The cat congress debated whether sleeping 20 hours a day was enough.”
“Congress will vote on the education reform bill next week.”
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