congregation
nounfeminineformal/kõɡɾɨɡɐˈsɐ̃w̃/low
con·gre·ga·ção
Definition
An assembly or gathering of people, especially for religious worship.
The congregation gathered for the Sunday service.
He belongs to a religious congregation dedicated to teaching.
Common collocations
religious congregationmember of the congregation
Etymology
Do latim 'congregatio, -onis'.