congress
US /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
UK /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
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Kongress, Tagung
a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union or from a particular profession, held over a few days
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The medical congress will be held in Paris next month.
Der medizinische Kongress findet nächsten Monat in Paris statt.
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The party congress voted on new policy proposals.
Der Parteitag stimmte über neue Politikvorschläge ab.
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Kongress, US-Parlament
(in the US) the national legislative body, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
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The bill was passed by Congress.
Der Gesetzentwurf wurde vom Kongress verabschiedet.
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Members of Congress debated the new budget.
Mitglieder des Kongresses debattierten über den neuen Haushalt.