Gatherings: meaning, definitions and examples

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gatherings

 

[ ˈɡaðərɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social events

Gatherings refer to social events where people come together for a specific purpose, such as parties, meetings, or celebrations. These events often involve a group of individuals gathering in a specific location to interact, socialize, or engage in activities together.

Synonyms

assemblies, events, meetings

Examples of usage

  • Family gatherings during the holidays are always a special time for us.
  • The company organizes regular team gatherings to boost morale and promote teamwork.
  • Community gatherings are essential for fostering a sense of belonging and unity.
  • Political gatherings can be a platform for discussing important issues and sharing ideas.
  • Virtual gatherings have become increasingly popular as a way to connect with others online.

Translations

Translations of the word "gatherings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reuniões

🇮🇳 सभाएं

🇩🇪 Versammlungen

🇮🇩 pertemuan

🇺🇦 зібрання

🇵🇱 zgromadzenia

🇯🇵 集会 (しゅうかい)

🇫🇷 réunions

🇪🇸 reuniones

🇹🇷 toplantılar

🇰🇷 모임

🇸🇦 اجتماعات

🇨🇿 shromáždění

🇸🇰 zhromaždenia

🇨🇳 聚会 (jùhuì)

🇸🇮 zbori

🇮🇸 samkomur

🇰🇿 жиналыстар

🇬🇪 შეხვედრები

🇦🇿 toplantılar

🇲🇽 reuniones

Etymology

The word 'gatherings' originated from the Middle English 'gadering', which is derived from the Old English 'gadrung'. It has evolved over time to refer to the act of gathering or assembling people together for a common purpose. The concept of gatherings has played a significant role in human social interaction and community building throughout history.

See also: gather, gathered, gatherer, gathering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,818, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.