Definition

Relating to a group of people gathered for religious worship, especially in a church setting.

Example

The congregational meeting was held to discuss the future of the church.

Conversation

I heard your church has a really strong congregational spirit.

Yeah, everyone is very involved and supportive of each other.

That's great to hear! I love when a community feels so congregational and connected.

Absolutely! It really makes a difference in how we all come together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Congregational → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "gregare" (meaning to gather). The word refers to something related to a group of people coming together, especially in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'gather' ('gregare') for a common purpose, which is what congregational means.

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