congregant

noun

con·​gre·​gant ˈkäŋ-gri-gənt How to pronounce congregant (audio)
Synonyms of congregantnext
: one who congregates
specifically : a member of a congregation

Examples of congregant in a Sentence

A small number of congregants had assembled for Midnight Mass. The church depends on the financial support of its congregants.
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At many synagogues, congregants listen to the blowing of a single shofar during High Holy Day services. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 When Mica began to tell her friends what was going on, congregants began leaving the church. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Their parents have likely taken them for vigils at other congregants’ houses. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Police say 46-year-old Larry Montes struck a congregant, smashed property, then spat on and headbutted a security officer before being tackled by an off-duty cop. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congregant

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congregant was in 1886

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“Congregant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congregant. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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