definition of
congregation

[1] #1 congregation n. [fold, faithful] a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church. wn

[2] #2 congregation n. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together; "a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph"; "a great congregation of birds flew over". wn

[3] #3 congregation n. [congregating] the act of congregating. wn