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Definition & Meaning of "congress"in English

Congress
01

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives 

Congress definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
proper
Examples
Congress passed a new healthcare bill. 
02

a formal meeting of representatives from various regions within a country to discuss and make decisions on national issues 

congress definition and meaning
Examples
The congress debated the proposed amendments to the constitution late into the night. 
03

the act or social event of assembling people for a common purpose 

Examples
The congress of artists provided opportunities for networking. 
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