Meaning
congregation
- A religious community, order, or administrative department of the Roman Curia.
- An assembly or gathering of people for religious or charitable purposes.
In a sentence
La suora appartiene a una congregazione dedita all'insegnamento.
The nun belongs to a congregation dedicated to teaching.
Diversi documenti furono approvati dalla congregazione vaticana competente.
Several documents were approved by the relevant Vatican congregation.
I membri della congregazione si riuniscono per pregare ogni settimana.
The members of the congregation gather to pray every week.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congregazione | feminine · singular |
| congregazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Catholic contexts, it refers to religious institutes or Vatican governing bodies (dicasteries).