ˌkɔŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən n. 1
the process of congregating;
collection into a
crowd or mass. 2 a crowd or mass gathered
together. 3 a a
body assembled
for religious worship. b a body of persons regularly attending a
particular church etc. c RC
Ch. a body of persons obeying a
common religious
rule. d RC Ch.
any of
several permanent committees of the
Roman Catholic College of Cardinals. 4 (Congregation)
Brit. (in
some universities) a
general assembly of
resident senior members. [ME f. OF congregation or L congregatio (as congregate)]