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monthly meeting

American

[muhnth-lee mee-ting] / ˈmʌnθ li ˈmi tɪŋ /

noun

Often Monthly Meeting the governing body of local Quaker congregations that meets monthly to discuss criteria for membership, endorsement of marriages, and other spiritually guided administrative responsibilities.

Quaker leadership envisions the monthly meeting as complementary to the family. The South River Monthly Meeting was formed in 1757.

Etymology

Origin of monthly meeting

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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But at a monthly meeting of the citizens' group, mention of the "Russian threat" was met with loud laughter.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

The 60-member council revisited the issue at a special meeting on Monday evening ahead of its monthly meeting, however this vote was much closer than the original motion.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The group plans to hold its monthly meeting on Sunday and is expected to decide on production targets for the month of December.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Earlier Thursday, Luna said at the monthly meeting of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

This morning, the group of us survivors gathers at Ruth's house for our monthly meeting.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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