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congrégation

congregation

noun kohn-greh-gah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin congregatio, from congregare (to assemble)

Usage Note

Congrégation primarily refers to a religious community or order, particularly a Catholic religious congregation (la Congrégation des Sœurs de Charité). It can also describe the assembled body of worshippers in a church. The broader organizational sense (a body gathered for a purpose) is more formal.

Examples

"La congrégation se réunit chaque dimanche matin."

Natural Translation

The congregation gathers every Sunday morning.

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