congress

English

/ˈkɑŋɡɹɛs/, /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/, /kənˈɡɹɛs/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.
  • A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
  • (often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
  • An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
  • Coitus; sexual intercourse.

Etymology

Derived from Latin congressum.

Origin

Latin

congressum

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