bijeenkomst — meaning in English

English meaning

• congregation noun The group of people gathered for worship at a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship.
• convention noun A large formal gathering of people who share a profession, interest, or cause.
• convocation noun The act of calling or assembling by summons.
• meeting noun A gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information.

Senses

bijeenkomst is used for these senses in English:

• congregation A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).
• congregation Any large gathering of people.
• convention A meeting or gathering.
• convocation An assembly or meeting.

congregation — full definition

1. noun The group of people gathered for worship at a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship.
2. noun Any large gathering of people or things.

convention — full definition

1. noun A large formal gathering of people who share a profession, interest, or cause.
2. noun A formal agreement between countries or groups, often part of international law.
3. noun An accepted way of doing something, followed simply because it is customary.

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