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Meaning of congregational
Relating to a congregation, especially a Christian one.
Etymology of congregational
The word "congregational" has its roots in the Latin "congregare," meaning to gather or assemble, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective.
Historically, the term emerged in the context of Christian church governance, where it referred to the system in which each local congregation had autonomy.
Synonyms
communal
collective
social
public
shared
mutual
cooperative
collaborative
united
unified
assembled
gathered
meeting
communalist
denominational
ecclesiastical
clerical
pastoral
ministerial
priestly
religious
spiritual
devotional
liturgical
ritualistic
ceremonial
churchly
parochial
diocesan
synodical
ecumenical
interfaith
interdenominational
multidenominational
nondenominational
nonsectarian
Definitions
- Relating to or denoting a system of church government in which each local congregation has a degree of autonomy.
- * Relating to or characteristic of a congregation, especially a Christian one.
Usage Examples
- The church adopted a congregational form of government, allowing each local congregation to make its own decisions.
- * The congregational singing was a highlight of the worship service.