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congregant

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋgrɪg(ə)nt/
Definition of congregant

noun

  • a member of a congregation, especially that of a church or synagogue.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin congregant- 'collecting (into a flock), uniting', from the verb congregare (see congregate)

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