congregation
UK: ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən | US: ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
n. a group of people gathered for religious worship
n. a formal assembly of members or representatives
n. the action of gathering together
congregation = con<together> + greg<flock/herd> + ation<noun suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin cum (with), indicating collective action.
- greg<flock/herd>: From Latin grex (flock, herd), denoting a group.
- ation<noun suffix>: Forms nouns indicating an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word congregation traces back to Latin congregatio, combining con- (together) and grex (flock). It originally described the gathering of people or animals, later specializing in religious contexts (e.g., church assemblies). The morphemes reflect a logical progression: "coming together as a group."
The Sunday congregation filled the church to capacity.
The university’s congregation of scholars debated the new research.
A large congregation of birds gathered on the lakeshore.
The annual congregation of leaders addressed global policies.
Her speech moved the entire congregation to tears.