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congress

The correct spelling is congress.

How to pronounce congress

/ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/

Say it like: Con-gre-ss

The correct spelling is congress. A coming together of two or more people; a meeting. For example: "The National Congress of American Indians"

Usage Examples

The National Congress of American Indians

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.
  2. 2.A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
  3. 3.(often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
  4. 4.An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
  5. 5.Coitus; sexual intercourse.

verb

  1. 1.To assemble together.
  2. 2.To meet in a congress.

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