congregation
Pronunciation: [ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən]
Word
Context: “religion”
(noun) a group of people who gather together for religious worship. Think of it as a community that comes together to pray, sing, and learn about their beliefs.
Example
Every Sunday, our congregation meets at the church to share messages and support each other.
Example
That congregation did not meet last week because the church was closed for renovations.
Example
How many people are usually in your congregation during the service?
Context: “community”
(noun) a large gathering of people who come together, especially in a place for a common purpose. This could be for social events, meetings, or any activity where people join together.
Example
The local congregation came together to help with the community clean-up event.
Example
There was no congregation at the park yesterday because everyone was busy with their own plans.
Example
What kind of events does your congregation host for the community?
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