congregation

[kong-gri-gey-shuhn] / ˌkɒŋ grɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

assembled group, especially concerned with church-going

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audience crowd flock gathering parish throng

STRONG

aggregation assemblage assembly churchgoers collection company confab disciples following group host laity meet meeting multitude muster parishioners public sit-in turnout

WEAK

get-together

Antonyms

STRONG

division separation

Example Sentences

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Bedrock Church, a Baptist congregation that gathers in a mixed-use warehouse, largely draws newcomers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Once, during a Passover Seder, Aft introduced me to his congregation as the Prophet Elijah.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s Un-usual Tuesday,” the congregation replies in song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

As well as its Anglican congregation, it is also home to a community cafe and several group activities through the week.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But mostly she was too mortified to face the congregation.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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