congregant

[ kong-gri-guhnt ]

noun

1. a person who is part of a congregation:

   The voices of the congregants were raised in prayer.

congregant

/ ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡənt /

noun

1. a member of a congregation, esp a Jewish congregation

Word History and Origins

Origin of congregant¹

First recorded in 1885–90; congreg(ate) + -ant

Example Sentences

Feminism, gay rights and the Vietnam War fueled additional discord, with more traditionalist congregants opposing the ordination of female priests and reacting furiously to mainline Protestant leaders who advocated from the pulpit.

From Salon

Last month, clearly beset by deepening scandal, Adams told congregants at the Power and Authority Evangelical Ministry and the Changing Lives Christian Center in Brooklyn that the Book of Job was his “favorite” Bible story.

From Salon

Mehlhaff calls himself “Saint Anthony” and routinely professes genuine religious belief, while the band’s website — since made private — talked about it as if it were a church and its fans congregants.

From Los Angeles Times

A few minutes before noon — with two congregants in the pews — the service is about to begin.

From Los Angeles Times

The last prong of Ziklag’s 2024 strategy is Operation Steeplechase, which urges conservative pastors to mobilize their congregants to vote in this year’s election.

From Salon