congress
9 synonyms for congress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A formal meeting or conference to discuss or decide an issue.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use congress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pass Congress
a member of Congress
an act of Congress
Etymology
From Latin congressus, past participle of congredi, "to come together" — from con- + gradi ("to step, go").
Full origin of congress →Frequently asked questions
What does “congress” mean?
The word “congress” means a formal meeting or conference to discuss or decide an issue. In plain terms, a formal meeting, or (capitalised) a country's national law-making body, especially in the US.
How do you pronounce “congress”?
“Congress” is pronounced KONG-grehs (/ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “congress” in a sentence?
Here is “congress” used in a sentence: “Delegates from forty countries attended the medical congress.”
What is another word for “congress”?
Words with a similar meaning to “congress” include INC.
What part of speech is “congress”?
“Congress” is a noun.
Where does the word “congress” come from?
The word “congress” comes from Latin. From Latin congressus, past participle of congredi, "to come together" — from con- + gradi ("to step, go").
Is “congress” a common word?
“Congress” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “congress” have?
“Congress” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal meeting or conference to discuss or decide an issue.
What is the difference between a congress and a conference?
The two overlap, but a congress is usually larger and more formal — a major gathering of delegates or specialists convened to discuss and decide on important matters, often internationally. A conference can be smaller and more routine. In practice the words are often interchangeable, with "congress" implying greater scale and authority.
What is the difference between congress and Congress?
With a lowercase c, congress means any formal meeting or conference held to discuss an issue. Capitalized, Congress is a proper noun naming a specific legislature — most famously the United States Congress, the law-making body of senators and representatives. Context and capitalization tell you which sense is meant.
What is an example of a congress?
A medical congress might gather thousands of doctors to present research; a political congress could bring party delegates together to set policy. Historic examples include the Congress of Vienna, where European powers met to redraw the map after war. Each is a formal assembly convened to discuss or decide an issue.
