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congregación

congregation, assembly

noun kon-greh-gah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin congregatio, a gathering together.

Also means

religious order

Usage Note

Congregación refers to a gathering of people for religious worship, or to a religious order or community. In a secular sense it can mean any formal assembly, though asamblea or reunión are more common for non-religious gatherings. The related verb is congregar (to bring together, to assemble).

Examples

"La congregación rezó en silencio durante la ceremonia."

Natural Translation

The congregation prayed in silence during the ceremony.

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