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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.
  • A gathering of faithful in a Christian church, Jewish synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsary form).
  • Any large gathering of people
  • A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the universal church
  • The eagles.

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