congregation

UK /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/US /ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/

Meaning

noun

a group of people who are gathered together in a church for a religious service, not including the priest and choir

“The congregation stood to sing the hymn.”

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