Congregational Meaning
/kɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to a congregation.
adjOf or pertaining to Congregationalism, Congregationalists or a Congregational church
Sentence Examples
The congregational church made decisions collectively.
Congregational singing was a key part of worship.
The church held a congregational meeting to vote on the budget.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The church follows a ____ form of governance without bishops.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The town's oldest building is the white ____ church standing right beside the main square.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English congregation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English congregational From congregation + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The church follows a ____ form of governance without bishops.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The town's oldest building is the white ____ church standing right beside the main square.