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congregation

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

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Собрание, конгрегация

The act of congregating or collecting together.

Examples :

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

Внезапный дождь вызвал поспешное собрание учеников под навесом школы.

group religion organization action

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noun

Паства, собрание

A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

Examples :

"The large congregation filled the church on Sunday morning. "

Большая паства заполнила церковь в воскресенье утром.

religion group organization theology place ritual building

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noun

Конгрегация

A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the Catholic Church.

Examples :

"The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith investigates theological matters and ensures Catholic teachings are upheld. "

Конгрегация доктрины веры Ватикана расследует теологические вопросы и обеспечивает соблюдение католических учений.

religion organization government theology

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Община, собрание

A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.

Examples :

"The church congregation sang hymns together every Sunday. "

Прихожане церкви пели гимны вместе каждое воскресенье.

religion group organization theology society

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noun

Собрание, конгрегация

Any large gathering of people.

Examples :

"A large congregation of students gathered outside the school after the final bell. "

Большое собрание учеников собралось у школы после последнего звонка.

group religion organization

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noun

Собрание орлов

A group of eagles.

Examples :

"A large congregation of eagles soared over the mountain peaks. "

Большое собрание орлов парило над горными вершинами.

animal bird group

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Собрание, конгрегация

(Oxford University) The main body of university staff, comprising academics, administrative staff, heads of colleges, etc.

Examples :

"The university's congregation voted on the new budget proposal. "

Собрание университета проголосовало по новому бюджетному предложению.

education organization group