CONGRESS


Meaning of CONGRESS in English

n. 1 a formal meeting of delegates for discussion. 2 (Congress) a national legislative body, esp. that of the US. 3 a society or organization. 4 coming together, meeting. congressional adj.

[ L congressus f. congredi (as com-, gradi walk) ]

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