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congregated

 

[ ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

group gathering

The term 'congregated' refers to the act of coming together or assembling in a group or crowd. It is often used to describe people who gather for a specific purpose, such as a meeting, religious service, or event. This action can happen in various settings, including public areas, homes, or places of worship. The word underscores a sense of unity and shared purpose among the individuals involved.

Synonyms

assembled, flocked, gathered, joined, met

Examples of usage

  • The community congregated to discuss local issues.
  • Students congregated in the auditorium for the assembly.
  • Family and friends congregated at the park for a reunion.

Translations

Translations of the word "congregated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congregado

🇮🇳 एकत्रित

🇩🇪 versammelt

🇮🇩 berkumpul

🇺🇦 згуртований

🇵🇱 zgromadzony

🇯🇵 集まった

🇫🇷 congrégué

🇪🇸 congregado

🇹🇷 bir araya toplanmış

🇰🇷 모인

🇸🇦 محتشد

🇨🇿 shromážděný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 聚集的

🇸🇮 zbrano

🇮🇸 safnaður

🇰🇿 жиналған

🇬🇪 საერთო

🇦🇿 toplanmış

🇲🇽 congregado

Etymology

The word 'congregated' comes from the Latin verb 'congregare', which means 'to bring together' or 'to collect'. The word is formed from 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'gregare', derived from 'grex', which means 'flock' or 'herd'. This notion of gathering in groups suggests a natural inclination of social beings to connect and form communities. The term entered Middle English around the 14th century and has evolved in usage over the centuries, especially relating to religious congregations and community gatherings. Today, 'congregated' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of people assembling for various purposes, reflecting the social nature of humanity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,084, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.