monthly meeting

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of monthly meeting

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

In his remarks following the agency’s monthly meeting, Carr said the FCC isn’t trying to control who goes on the show but is “enforcing the provisions” passed by Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There was a lengthy debate on the street sign issue at the council monthly meeting at City Hall.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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 Iran conflict comes ahead of Sunday’s monthly meeting of eight major oil producers, a group known as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, or OPEC+.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

The monthly meeting of the Heathcote Amateur Pteridological Society would take place the following Wednesday, with a special talk on “Ferns Under Glass: Tips and Techniques for Indoor Growing.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood