congregation
intermediateB1/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · con-gre-ga-tion
a group of people assembled for religious worship.
Meanings
a group of people assembled for religious worship.
لوگوں کا ایک گروہ جو مذہبی عبادت کے لیے جمع ہوتا ہے۔
اجتماع
ijtima’a
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- church congregation
- congregation of worshippers
- large congregation
Example Sentences
The church congregation gathered for the Sunday service.
چرچ کا اجتماع اتوار کی عبادت کے لیے جمع ہوا۔
Church ka ijtima’a itwaar ki ibadat ke liye jama hua.
A congregation of believers came together to pray.
مؤمنوں کا اجتماع دعا کے لیے اکٹھے ہوا۔
Mominon ka ijtima’a dua ke liye akhatte hua.
The congregation was moved by the sermon.
اجتماع خطبے سے متاثر ہوا۔
Ijtima’a khitbay se mutasir hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'congregation' as 'con-join-gathering'.
Imagine a large church filled with people singing together.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مل جل کر رہنا خوشی کی ضمانت ہے۔
Mil jul kar rehna khushi ki zamaanat hai.
Living together is a guarantee of happiness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "congregatio" — a gathering together
First known use: 14th century
The word 'congregation' has its roots in the Latin 'congregatio', which means 'to gather together'. It has been used in religious contexts primarily to refer to a group of people who come together for worship.