meeting house

• مبنى يُستخدم للعبادة الدينية أو الاجتماعات العامة، ويُعرف خاصة بارتباطه بطائفة الكويكرز (جمعية الأصدقاء)، كما تستخدمه طوائف بروتستانتية أخرى وجماعات مجتمعية.

A building used for religious worship or community gatherings, particularly associated with Quaker (Society of Friends) congregations, but also used by other Protestant denominations and community groups.

1. Religious buildingB2formal

   A building used for worship, especially by Quakers, Unitarians, or other nonconformist Christian groups.

   بيت الاجتماع

   • The Quakers gathered at the meeting house for their Sunday service.
   • The historic meeting house was built in the 18th century.
   • They held a silent prayer session at the meeting house.

2. Community gathering placeB2formal

   A building used for public meetings, social events, or community activities.

   بيت الاجتماع

   • The town's meeting house hosts the annual village fair.
   • Local clubs often use the meeting house for their gatherings.
   • The meeting house was decorated for the holiday celebration.