ingathering

[ in-gath-er-ing ]

noun

1. a gathering gather in, especially of farm products; harvest.
2. a gathering gather together, as of persons; assembly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingathering¹

First recorded in 1525–35; in- ¹ + gathering

Example Sentences

The idea that God’s purpose is at work in the ingathering of the Jewish people is dear to the hearts of the 80% of evangelical voters who solidly opt for Republican candidates.

From Economist

Their ranks also included many former Democrats who shared a fervor for the anti-slavery cause and helped take some of the Whiggish, elitist edge off this ingathering of idealists and practical politicians.

From Washington Post

Never has there has been such an ingathering of people sending the most pointed public message to their own leaders and the world at large: "You failed."

From BBC

She says her “Greater Israel” would remain democratic and Jewish by encouraging a mass migration of Jews — an “ingathering” of millions — from around the world.

From Washington Post

The state was built by immigrants; its 1948 Declaration of Independence states that Israel “will be open for Jewish immigration and for the ingathering of the exiles.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• intake
• output
• result
• yield