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
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Etymology
Origin of congregational
First recorded in 1570–80; congregation + -al 1
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The connection is certain, and the pairing of congregational decline with theological fading seems to have opened the door to a new youth-driven demand for orthodoxy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
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 ● Mar. 1, 2025
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 ● Jan. 12, 2024
That devotion connected her to the earliest traditions of organized American music-making , the congregational singing in colonial churches that was served by the country’s first composers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2024
He’s bringing in floral arrangements to decorate the synagogue on the big day, and he’s paying for the congregational Kiddush, which is like a mini lunch after the service is over.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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