transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkäŋ-grəs also ]
-rəs, Brit usu ˈkäŋ-ˌgres noun
Etymology: Latin congressus, from congredi to come together, from com- + gradi to go — more at grade
Date: 1528
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
3. : the supreme legislative body of a nation and especially of a republic
4. : an association usually made up of delegates from constituent organizations
5. : a single meeting or session of a group
• con·gres·sio·nal kən-ˈgresh-nəl, kän-, -ˈgre-shə-n ə l adjective
• con·gres·sio·nal·ly adverb