1 : an assembly of persons gathered for religious worship. 2 : a gathering or collection of people or things. 3 : the membership of a church or synagogue.
What are synonyms for congregation?
synonyms for congregation
- audience.
- crowd.
- flock.
- gathering.
- parish.
- throng.
- confab.
- laity.
What is the traditional meaning of the word congregation?
/ˌkɑːŋ.ɡrəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer: The priest asked the congregation to kneel.