A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
A group of baboons; the collective noun for baboons.
To assemble together.
To meet in a congress.
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
A collection of essays, articles or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.