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▸ noun: A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).
▸ noun: A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the Catholic Church.
▸ noun: A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.
▸ noun: Any large gathering of people.
▸ noun: A flock of various birds, such as plovers or eagles.
▸ noun: (UK, Oxford University) The main body of university staff, comprising academics, administrative staff, heads of colleges, etc.
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faithful,
fold,
congregating,
church,
Congregational,
congregant,
parishioner,
pastor,
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