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Meaning of congress

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

congress

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs//ˈkɑŋɡɹɛs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.

  2. A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.

  3. (often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.

  4. An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.

    Example: The National Congress of American Indians

verb

Definitions

  1. To assemble together.

  2. To meet in a congress.