congress

noun

con·gress ˈkäŋ-grəs How to pronounce congress (audio)

also -rəs,

British usually ˈkäŋ-ˌgres

: the act or action of coming together and meeting

: coitus

: a formal meeting of delegates for discussion and usually action on some question

the Congress of Vienna

: the supreme legislative body of a nation and especially of a republic

the Congress of the United States

: an association usually made up of delegates from constituent organizations

the World Energy Congress

: a single meeting or session of a group

congressional

kən-ˈgresh-nəl How to pronounce congress (audio)

kän-

-ˈgre-shə-nᵊl

adjective

congressionally adverb

Example Sentences

She was recently elected to the country's congress. the congresses of Mexico and Chile The bill easily passed both houses of Congress. Congress is not currently in session.

Recent Examples on the Web That’s why a Zionist congress in Basel, Switzerland—whose 125th anniversary was just marked—quickly followed the publication of his pamphlet.

Meir Soloveichik, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 China's actions come ahead of a key congress of the ruling Communist Party later this year at which President Xi is expected to obtain a third five-year term as party leader.

Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2022 Both images show Giselle Arellano, who was running for a spot on the ballot as a conservative National Action Party candidate representing migrants in the local congress of Mexico’s Zacatecas state.

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022 As a matter of fact, King Sr. was instrumental in bringing the sixth congress of the Baptist World Alliance, in 1939, to Atlanta.

Jim Beckerman, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2022 Security officials have vowed to root out any political opposition ahead of a party congress later in 2022, when Mr. Xi is poised to gain another five-year term as top leader.

New York Times, 8 Jan. 2022 The annual congress of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is usually a staid affair, but this year’s was rocked by controversy.

Coco Fusco, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2021 Xi is sure to be preoccupied then with the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February and a Communist Party congress in November that is expected to extend his rule.

David E. Sanger, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Nov. 2021 Xi is about to enter a particularly sensitive political period: A year from now, at a Communist Party congress, Xi will almost certainly attempt to break with modern precedent and stay in charge for a third five-year term.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2021 See More

Legal Definition

congress

noun

con·gress

: a formal meeting of delegates

: the supreme legislative body of a nation and especially a republic

capitalized : the legislative branch of the United States government

specifically : the U.S. House of Representatives

capitalized

: the U.S. legislature as it is composed for an enumerated two-year period

the 101st Congress

: a single session of the U.S. legislature see also house of representatives, senate

单词	congresses
释义	congress noun con·gress ˈkäŋ-grəs also -rəs, British usually ˈkäŋ-ˌgres 1 a : the act or action of coming together and meeting b : coitus 2 : a formal meeting of delegates for discussion and usually action on some question the Congress of Vienna 3 : the supreme legislative body of a nation and especially of a republic the Congress of the United States 4 : an association usually made up of delegates from constituent organizations the World Energy Congress 5 : a single meeting or session of a group congressional kən-ˈgresh-nəl kän- -ˈgre-shə-nᵊl adjective congressionally adverb Synonyms parliament See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She was recently elected to the country's congress. the congresses of Mexico and Chile The bill easily passed both houses of Congress. Congress is not currently in session. Recent Examples on the Web That’s why a Zionist congress in Basel, Switzerland—whose 125th anniversary was just marked—quickly followed the publication of his pamphlet. Meir Soloveichik, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 China's actions come ahead of a key congress of the ruling Communist Party later this year at which President Xi is expected to obtain a third five-year term as party leader. Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2022 Both images show Giselle Arellano, who was running for a spot on the ballot as a conservative National Action Party candidate representing migrants in the local congress of Mexico’s Zacatecas state. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022 As a matter of fact, King Sr. was instrumental in bringing the sixth congress of the Baptist World Alliance, in 1939, to Atlanta. Jim Beckerman, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2022 Security officials have vowed to root out any political opposition ahead of a party congress later in 2022, when Mr. Xi is poised to gain another five-year term as top leader. New York Times, 8 Jan. 2022 The annual congress of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is usually a staid affair, but this year’s was rocked by controversy. Coco Fusco, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2021 Xi is sure to be preoccupied then with the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February and a Communist Party congress in November that is expected to extend his rule. David E. Sanger, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Nov. 2021 Xi is about to enter a particularly sensitive political period: A year from now, at a Communist Party congress, Xi will almost certainly attempt to break with modern precedent and stay in charge for a third five-year term. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Latin congressus, from congredi to come together, from com- + gradi to go — more at grade entry 1 First Known Use 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing congress congress person congress person Kids Definition congress noun con·gress ˈkäŋ-grəs 1 : the chief lawmaking body of a republic that in the United States is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives 2 : a formal meeting of delegates for discussion and action : conference Medical Definition congress noun con·gress ˈkäŋ-grəs also -rəs, British usually ˈkäŋ-ˌgres : coitus Legal Definition congress noun con·gress 1 : a formal meeting of delegates 2 a : the supreme legislative body of a nation and especially a republic b capitalized : the legislative branch of the United States government specifically : the U.S. House of Representatives 3 capitalized a : the U.S. legislature as it is composed for an enumerated two-year period the 101st Congress b : a single session of the U.S. legislature see also house of representatives, senate History and Etymology for congress Latin congressus meeting, encounter, from congredi to approach, meet congresses noun plural of congress 1 as in parliaments the highest lawmaking body of a political unit the national emergency required a special session of congress Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance parliaments legislatures councils legislatives assemblies chambers diets houses legislative assemblies general assemblies 2 as in meetings a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose following World War I a great congress of world leaders took place in Paris to plan the postwar world Synonyms & Similar Words meetings gatherings conventions conclaves conferences councils assemblies synods symposiums convocations seminars workshops caucuses rallies get-togethers sessions symposia demonstrations clinics summits discussions negotiations huddles dialogues discourses conversations forums roundtables cabinets audiences interviews talks parleys confabs palavers dialogs fora round tables round-robins 3 as in organizations a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest the Canada Trades and Labor Congress Synonyms & Similar Words organizations institutes associations societies institutions brotherhoods chambers councils fraternities groups communes boards collectives fellowships clubs leagues colleges consortiums guilds communities chapters cadres teams consortia sodalities gilds coalitions parties orders alliances cooperatives partnerships camps blocs circles coteries juntas squads bodies clans branches cliques confederacies cabals memberships sisterhoods locals cartels crews sororities outfits bands klatches folds conspiracies syndicates gangs klatsches sets faithfuls juntos lots combines camarillas rings camorras
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