Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A group of people gathering together for a religious service or assembly.
Congregation
/ˌkɒŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The congregation gathered beneath the ancient oak trees.
A cheerful congregation sang hymns in the old chapel.
He addressed the large congregation from the wooden pulpit.
Etymology:
From the Latin congregatio, meaning a gathering together, derived from congregare, to collect or unite, combining com- meaning together and gregare meaning to assemble.
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