congregational
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a congregation.
congregational singing.
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(initial capital letter) pertaining or adhering to a form of Protestant church government in which each local church acts as an independent, self-governing body, while maintaining fellowship with like congregations.
adjective
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of or relating to a congregation
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(usually capital) of, relating to, or denoting the Congregational Church, its members, or its beliefs
Other Word Forms
- congregationally adverb
- non-Congregational adjective
- uncongregational adjective
Etymology
Origin of congregational
First recorded in 1570–80; congregation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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"Each church body has its own safeguarding personnel employed who assist and advise the bishop or congregational leader on responding to survivors on an individual basis," they said.
From BBC
The month of fasting usually last about 30 days and concludes with the festival of Eid-al-Fitr, which is a time of family celebrations following congregational prayers.
From BBC
Eid is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include family visits, gatherings and new clothes.
From Seattle Times
Muslims typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time for religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Muslim holy book.
From Seattle Times
On Friday, thousands of Muslims in several parts in the region offered special congregational prayers seeking God’s intervention in ending the dry spell.
From Seattle Times
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