congress (/ˈkɒŋ.ɡres/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈkɒŋ.ɡres/
Meaning
Meaning: national legislature
A formal assembly of representatives that makes laws, especially the national legislature of the United States and some other countries. It can also mean a large formal meeting.
Examples
🗣 Congress passed the budget bill late at night after weeks of intense negotiation.
Etymology
From Latin ‘congressus’ (a meeting), from ‘congredi’ (to come together), from ‘gradi’ (to walk).
How & Where It’s Used
Refers chiefly to the U.S. legislature, but also to scholarly or professional conventions.
Tags: politics, government