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congress

/ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ noun B2
  1. A formal gathering or assembly of persons; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America. (countable, uncountable)
  3. An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups. (countable, uncountable) · Near-synonyms: federation, confederation· the National Congress of American Indians
  4. Coitus: sexual intercourse. (countable, dated, uncountable)

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