congres

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin congressum, the past participle of congredi (to go or come together), itself from con- + gradi (to go or step).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɔŋˈɣrɛs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: con‧gres
  • Rhymes: -ɛs

Noun[edit]

congres n (plural congressen, diminutive congresje n)

  1. congress, large consultative and/or legislative body
  2. congress; formal meeting, gathering or assembly

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Descendants[edit]

  • Indonesian: kongres

French[edit]

Noun[edit]

congres m

  1. plural of congre

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French congrès, from Latin congressus.

Noun[edit]

congres n (plural congrese)

  1. congress

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