Assembly
Assembly (noun) means a group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony. Example: “The whole school gathered for morning assembly.”
noun
1
A group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony.
"The whole school gathered for morning assembly."
"The assembly voted to approve the new rules."
2
The process of fitting parts together to build something, or the finished product of that process.
"The instructions include step-by-step assembly diagrams."
3
A formal legislative body, especially the lower house in some US state governments.
"The bill passed the state assembly by a narrow margin."
How to use Assembly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gathering of people, or the act (and result) of putting parts together; also the name for certain law-making bodies.
Common pairings
school assembly
assembly line
state assembly
freedom of assembly
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Etymology
Came into English as Middle English assemblee, from Anglo-Norman asemblee (compare Old French asemblee and French assemblée). By surface analysis it is assemble + -y.
Synonyms
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gathering
meeting
congregation
convention
group
crowd
congress
forum
fabrication
assemblage
meeting place
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Assembly” mean?
The word “Assembly” means a group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony. In plain terms, a gathering of people, or the act (and result) of putting parts together; also the name for certain law-making bodies.
How do you use “Assembly” in a sentence?
Here is “Assembly” used in a sentence: “The whole school gathered for morning assembly.”
What part of speech is “Assembly”?
“Assembly” is a noun.
Is “Assembly” a common word?
“Assembly” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “Assembly” have?
“Assembly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony.
What is the difference between an assembly and a meeting?
The two overlap, but an assembly usually suggests a larger, more formal gathering brought together for a shared purpose — a school assembly or a public ceremony, for example. A meeting tends to be smaller and more practical, focused on discussion or decisions. Every assembly is a kind of gathering, but not every meeting feels like an assembly.
What is an example of an assembly?
A school assembly, where pupils gather in a hall for announcements or a talk, is a familiar example. Others include a religious congregation meeting to worship, a town assembly called to discuss local matters, or the formal opening of a legislative body. Each brings people together for one shared purpose.
What are the types of assembly?
Assemblies take many forms depending on their purpose. There are educational assemblies in schools, religious or worship assemblies, political and legislative assemblies that govern, and ceremonial assemblies held to mark an occasion. Public assemblies, such as rallies or protests, gather people around a shared cause or message.
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