Synonyms for
Congress
Definition
a formal meeting or assembly of representatives, especially for the purpose of making decisions for a group or organization
Synonyms & similar words
copulation
unitedstatescongress
carnalknowledge
relation
sexualintercourse
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coitus
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sexualrelation
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intercourse
congress
assembly
conference
convention
gathering
meeting
parliament
session
summit
symposium
conclave
council
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forum
huddle
meet
powwow
seminar
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workshop
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- joint session of congress
- member of congress
- congress passes
- congressional hearing
- congressional leaders
- congressional district
- congressional vote
Word family
Usage note
Primarily refers to the legislative body of the United States. Can also refer to any formal meeting or assembly, especially of delegates.
Example sentences
- The congress will vote on the new bill tomorrow.
- The congressmen and women debated fiercely about the issue.
- The president addressed the congress about the state of the nation.
- The congress decided to increase funding for education.
- The international congress was attended by representatives from many countries.
Quotes
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
The only way to change is to vote. People are responsible.
In war, the human factor cannot be disregarded.