congregation

BrE /kənˈɡreɪʃən/ AmE /kənˈɡreɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 GROUP OF PEOPLE [singular] B2

the people who attend a church service or meeting

asamblea, congregación, reunión de fieles

  • congregation of somebody

Collocations church congregation · Sunday congregation

  • The church's congregation was small.

    La congregación de la iglesia era pequeña.

2 AUDIENCE [singular] C1

the people who are present at a public event or meeting

audiencia, público, asistentes

  • congregation of somebody

Collocations lecture congregation · concert congregation

  • The lecture's congregation was very enthusiastic.

    La audiencia de la conferencia estaba muy entusiasta.