congress
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Also seen as: congresses · congressing · congressed
Sense 1
A formal gathering or assembly of persons; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
Hội nghị chính thức để thảo luận hoặc quyết định
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
Cơ quan lập pháp của một quốc gia, ban đầu là lưỡng viện của Hoa Kỳ
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To assemble together.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To meet in a congress.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “congress” mean?
A formal gathering or assembly of persons; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
Is “congress” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.