Any large gathering of people.
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).
A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the Catholic Church.
The act of congregating or collecting together.
A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.
A flock of various birds, such as plovers or eagles.
The main body of university staff, comprising academics, administrative staff, heads of colleges, etc.
A group of people or things.
A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
A section, a group of bifolios, or sheets of paper, stacked together and folded in half.
The collection of produce, items, goods, etc.; the practice of collecting food from nature.
A tumor or boil suppurated or maturated; an abscess.
A charitable contribution; a collection.
That gathers together.