Congregant

/ˈkɑnɡrɪɡənt/ noun

Definition

A member of a congregation; a person who regularly attends and participates in a religious assembly or church.

Etymology

From Latin 'congregans' (gathering together), formed from 'congregare' (to flock together), with the agent suffix '-ant' added in English.

Kelly Says

This is the modern, standard word for 'someone in a congregation'—it's commonly used in religious communities to refer to people who gather for worship, and it's much more popular than 'congreganist.'

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