congregation
//ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
congregationSingular
congregationsPlural
1
A group of people assembled for religious worship, especially the members of a church or synagogue who regularly attend services.
The pastor greeted the congregation before beginning the Sunday service.
2
The act of congregating or gathering together; the state of being assembled.
The congregation of people in the town square was a rare sight.
3
A gathering or collection of people, animals, or things.
A large congregation of birds gathered near the lake at sunset.