congregation meaning and definition

CONGREGATION noun

Definition of congregation (noun)

1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
   • synonyms: faithful, fold
2. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together
   • "a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph"; "a great congregation of birds flew over"
3. the act of congregating
   • synonyms: congregating