congress (ˈkɒŋɡrɛs
)
Definitions
noun
- a meeting or conference, esp of representatives of a number of sovereign states
- a national legislative assembly
- a society or association
- sexual intercourse
Word Origin
C16: from Latin congressus from congredī to meet with, from com- together + gradī to walk, stepSynonyms
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Congress (ˈkɒŋɡrɛs)
Definitions
noun
- the bicameral federal legislature of the US, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate
- this body during any two-year term
- Also called
Congress Party (in India) a major political party, which controlled the Union government from 1947 to 1977 Official nameIndian National Congress
Alternative Forms
Conˈgressional adjectiveUsage examples
At this rate he would never make it through another party congress with its interminable speeches.
, Wall Games (1990)Apart from issues of high policy, the congress also anointed a new generation of leaders.
India Today (2002)The main element of congress will be the first full elections of AAI officials.
Irish Times (2002)Some counties want the power to change Rule 42 handed over to GAA Central Council from congress.
Sun, News of the World (2004)Which was the whole point of the Montpellier congress.
, PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)