[ad. L. congregāntem, pr. pple. of congregāre to CONGREGATE: see -ANT.] One of those who congregate anywhere; a member of a congregation.

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1886.  Pall Mall G., 24 March, 4. The Bevis Marks Synagogue … the majority of its congregants.

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1887.  Spectator, 1 Oct., 1307. The congregants … repeat a portion of the ritual.

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