congregant
noun
con·gre·gant
ˈkäŋ-gri-gənt 
: one who congregates
specifically
: a member of a congregation
Examples of congregant in a Sentence
A small number of congregants had assembled for Midnight Mass.
The church depends on the financial support of its congregants.
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Sun Sentinel After 31 years at B’nai Torah in Boca, Rabbi David Steinhardt is ready to retire
Steinhardt has made a point of connecting deeply with congregants during his 31 years at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton and 42 years in the rabbinate.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
In Black church, the testimony portion of the service allows congregants to stand before the community and speak openly about their struggles and triumphs.
—Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Faith leaders in South Florida, many of whom are on the front lines of advocating for immigrant communities, have expressed concern over their congregants’ legal rights should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) come knocking at their door during service.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
On his last night alive, King stepped up into that pulpit in Memphis to do what pastors do every Sunday: challenge their congregants to be the best version of themselves.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
In Black church, the testimony portion of the service allows congregants to stand before the community and speak openly about their struggles and triumphs.
—Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Faith leaders in South Florida, many of whom are on the front lines of advocating for immigrant communities, have expressed concern over their congregants’ legal rights should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) come knocking at their door during service.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
On his last night alive, King stepped up into that pulpit in Memphis to do what pastors do every Sunday: challenge their congregants to be the best version of themselves.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for congregant
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“Congregant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congregant. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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