Meaning
gang, bunch, clique
- A group of people allied for questionable purposes; a clique or bunch.
- A gathering, assembly, or coven.
In a sentence
Quella strana congrega di individui si riunisce sempre a tarda notte.
That strange bunch of individuals always gathers late at night.
Non voglio avere nulla a che fare con la loro congrega segreta.
I don't want to have anything to do with their secret clique.
Chi comanda davvero all'interno di quella congrega di affaristi corrotti?
Who really commands within that clique of corrupt wheeler-dealers?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congrega | feminine · singular |
| congreghe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often carries a pejorative nuance in everyday speech, implying a suspicious clique.
- The plural keeps the hard 'g' sound and is spelled 'congreghe'.