Synonyms for

Congregation

Verb / ˌkɑ:ŋgrʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for congregation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people assembled for religious worship or other activities

Synonyms & similar words

fold congregating faithful assembly community flock group gathering mass meeting mob multitude parishioners people throng worshipers audience company convocation crowd herd horde pack

Synonyms by register

Formal

assembly gathering convocation meeting

Informal

crowd group bunch huddle

Literary

throng host multitude

Antonyms

disbandment dispersal separation solitude individual isolation

Common collocations

  • religious congregation
  • church congregation
  • attend a congregation
  • congregation members
  • large congregation
  • congregation dispersed
  • congregation gathered

Word family

noun congregation
verb congregate
adjective congregational
adverb congregationally

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a group of people gathered for religious worship. While it can refer to any assembly, this religious connotation is its most common usage.

Example sentences

  1. The congregation sang hymns together.
  2. The congregation listened to the sermon.
  3. The congregation donated money to the church.
  4. The congregation volunteered to help with the charity event.
  5. The congregation celebrated Easter together.

Quotes

  • The congregation is the core element in the church.
  • A congregation which does not have the Gospel may be founded, but it cannot live.
  • The congregation is the church in act.

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