congress

Definitions

A formal meeting or assembly of representatives for the discussion and settlement of public, political, or scientific affairs.

The national legislative body of a country, specifically the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Examples

The congress will meet next week to discuss the proposed budget reforms.

The international congress of scientists gathered to share their latest research findings.

Synonyms

assembly parliament convention council legislature gathering meeting

Antonyms

division separation disagreement discord dissension estrangement partition