Congregation vs Corps - What's the difference?
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The act of congregating or collecting together.
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsary form).
A Roman Congregation, a main department of the Vatican administration of the universal church
A corporate body whose members gather for worship, or the members of such a body.
Any large gathering of people
The collective noun for eagles.
The main body of university staff, comprising academics, administrative staff, heads of colleges, etc.
(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
An organized group of people united by a common purpose.
* diplomatic corps
* White House press corps