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congregational
[ kong-gri-gey-shuh-nl ]
adjective
- of or relating to a congregation:
congregational singing.
- (initial capital letter) pertaining or adhering to a form of Protestant church government in which each local church acts as an independent, self-governing body, while maintaining fellowship with like congregations.
congregational
/ ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəl /
adjective
- of or relating to a congregation
- usually capital of, relating to, or denoting the Congregational Church, its members, or its beliefs
Derived Forms
- ˌcongreˈgationally, adverb
Other Words From
- congre·gation·al·ly adverb
- non-Con·gre·gation·al adjective
- uncon·gre·gation·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of congregational1
Example Sentences
Security was “very much a part of the congregational culture” at Beth Israel, she said, noting that the congregation often opened programs by announcing where the exits were.
As welcoming as he was, Cytron-Walker made security “very much a part of the congregational culture” at Beth Israel, Drazin said.
Hartman moved to Israel in 1971 after a 15-year stint as a congregational rabbi in Montreal.
How d'ye stand on the proposition to have the town build a sidewalk up the hill apast the Congregational church, Deacon?
It is good, medium, well modulated melody, heartily got up; and thoroughly congregational.
We have seen no Congregational place of worship in this part equal to it in ease and elegance of design.
A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.
One of the Congregational churches of Ipswich, at any rate, has very interesting historical associations.
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