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congregation noun

  /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ , /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/
  • 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).
 seurakunta, väkijoukko
  • Any large gathering of people.
 väkijoukko

congregate verb

  /ˈkɒŋɡɹəɡeɪt/ , /ˈkɒŋɡɹəɡət/
  • (intransitive) To come together; to assemble; to meet.
 kerääntyä, kokoontua

congregant noun

  /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/ , /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/ , /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/
  • A member of a congregation.
 seurakunnan jäsen, seurakuntalainen
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