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

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monthly meeting

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

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

Monday's agenda for Mid and East Antrim Council's monthly meeting includes a proposal from Alliance to rename the street.

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 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