congress
UK: ˈkɒŋɡres | US: ˈkɑːŋɡrəs
n. a formal meeting or assembly of representatives for discussion and decision-making
n. (often capitalized) the national legislative body of a country, especially the US
n. the act of coming together; a gathering
congress = con<together> + gress<step, move>
- con (from Latin cum): Prefix meaning "together" or "with."
- gress (from Latin gressus, past participle of gradi): Root meaning "to step" or "to move."
Etymology Origin:
The word congress originates from Latin congressus, derived from con- (together) + gradi (to step). It originally referred to a physical coming together or meeting, later evolving to denote formal assemblies, particularly legislative bodies. The logical progression reflects the idea of representatives "stepping together" to deliberate.
The annual congress of scientists will address climate change.
The US Congress passed a new bill last week.
Delegates from 50 countries attended the international congress.
The congress of these two rivers creates a fertile valley.
She was elected to represent her district in Congress.