Pronunciation

/kəˈnɛɡrəs/

Definitions

• Noun: A formal assembly, especially a legislative body, such as the United States Congress or the Congress of the Argentine Nation. For example: “The Congress is responsible for making new laws.”
• Noun (historical): A meeting or conference of representatives from different groups or countries to discuss common issues. For example: “The Congress of Vienna was held after the Napoleonic Wars to reorganize Europe.”

Phrases

• “In session” refers to when Congress is actively meeting and conducting business.
• “Congressional hearing” is a meeting where members of Congress question witnesses on specific topics or legislation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The members of Congress debated a new tax reform bill.”
• Noun (historical): “At the Congress of Berlin, European powers discussed the fate of the Balkans.”

Synonyms

• Legislative assembly
• Parliament
• Assembly
• Diet
• National legislature