Congress

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

Congress (noun)

  1. A large meeting where politicians discuss and make laws.
  2. A formal meeting of representatives to discuss important topics.
  3. The group of people in the United States who make national laws.

Examples

  • The congress discussed new policies for the economy.
  • A congress was held to address the environmental issues.

Common collocations: attend a congress, hold a congress, congress session, international congress, annual congress

Synonyms of Congress

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Congress

  • referring to the breaking up of a group