congress

Pronunciation

• (noun:)
  • (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑŋɡrɨs/
  • (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒŋˌɡrɛs/

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• (verb:)
  • IPA ^(key): /kənˈɡrɛs/ or /kəŋˈɡrɛs/

Noun

Singular congress

Plural congresses

1. A congress is a formal meeting that is held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
2. (often capitalized: Congress) A Congress is a legislative body of a state.
   • Synonyms: assembly, parliament and legislature

Related words

• congressman
• congresswoman