Meaning of the word congregations in English

What does congregations mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

congregations

US /ˌkɑːŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/
UK /ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/

Plural Noun

gatherings of people, especially for religious worship

Example:
The pastor addressed the large congregations.
Many churches have multiple congregations that meet at different times.
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