Gatherings: meaning, definitions and examples

Refer to 'gatherings' for social and informal occasions where people come together. It overlaps contextually with 'gatherings' mentioned earlier but is reiterated here mistakenly.

• Neighborhood gatherings are common in this area
• They organized several small gatherings to celebrate the occasion

Use 'meetings' primarily in professional or formal contexts where people come together to discuss specific topics or make decisions.

• We have a team meeting every Monday morning
• The meeting lasted three hours but was very productive

Use 'assemblies' in formal or official contexts, often referring to organized meetings with a specific purpose, such as legislative sessions or school meetings.

• The student assemblies are held every Monday
• The legislative assembly is responsible for passing new laws

Use 'events' for special occasions or planned activities that can be either formal or informal, ranging from parties to conferences.

• We are hosting an event to raise funds for charity
• The event was a great success, with over a thousand attendees