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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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OPEC+ countries are scheduled to hold their monthly meeting Sunday, and producers could choose to increase output to calm markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

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

A decision is due to be taken on Wednesday evening at the monthly meeting of the 60-member council.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

At their monthly meeting last Thursday, counselors in Pasadena Unified described a cascade of problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

The Coalwood Women’s Club invited us to speak at their monthly meeting in the room above the post office.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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