congregation
noun
an assembly of persons brought together for common religious worship.
congregations
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pluralof congregation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, he continued preaching and planted several Baptist congregations over the next nine years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Smoke could be seen billowing from Temple Israel, one of the largest Reform Judaism congregations in the country, after the attack and fire engines were on the scene.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
That was never in question, since great preachers, the ones who make the gospel’s message stick, also know how to make their congregations laugh.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2026
But mirroring a national trend of shrinking religious orders and congregations, the last nuns left in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Blanca had probably already asked around dozens of congregations without any luck.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
