con·gre·ga·tion 
/ˌkɑ:ŋgrɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun
plural con·gre·ga·tions /ˌkɑ:ŋgrɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : the people who are attending a religious service
▪ The priest addressed the congregation. 2 : the people who regularly attend religious services
▪ She is a member of a small congregation.
▪ The priest addressed the congregation.
▪ She is a member of a small congregation.
