congregation

A group of people who meet regularly, or are meeting now, to pray in a place of worship.

• The congregation sang a song.
• Our congregation meets every Sunday morning.
• The minister thanked the congregation for their help.

Similar words: worshippers

Common phrases: church congregation, join a congregation, address the congregation

The act of people or things coming together in one place.

• The hall allows for congregation in wet weather.
• The congregation of people near the gate blocked traffic.
• These trees encourage the congregation of birds.

How to use it: congregation of someone/something (The square encouraged the congregation of local people.)

Similar words: gathering, assembly

Opposites: dispersal

Common phrases: congregation of people, congregation in something, public congregation

A group of alligators or crocodiles together in one place.

• A congregation of alligators lay on the bank.
• We spotted a large congregation of crocodiles near the river.
• The guide photographed two congregations of alligators.

How to use it: a congregation of alligators/crocodiles (A congregation of alligators rested beside the water.)

Similar words: group

Common phrases: congregation of alligators, congregation of crocodiles