congress

• Offizielle Versammlung von Vertretern, Delegierten oder Mitgliedern einer Organisation, oft zur Beratung und Beschlussfassung über gesetzgeberische oder politische Fragen. In den USA bezeichnet es speziell das aus Senat und Repräsentantenhaus bestehende Parlament.

A formal meeting or assembly of representatives, delegates, or members of an organization, often for discussion and decision-making on legislative or policy matters.

1. Legislative bodyB1formalamericanpolitical

   A formal meeting or assembly of representatives for discussion and decision-making, especially in a political context.

   Gesetzgebende Versammlung

   • The U.S. Congress passed a new law yesterday.
   • She was elected to Congress last year.
   • Congress will debate the budget proposal next week.

   Synonymeassemblychambercouncildiethouselegislatureparliament

2. Formal conferenceB2formalpolitical

   A large formal meeting or series of meetings where experts discuss a particular subject.

   Kongress

   • The International Congress of Mathematicians is held every four years.
   • Scientists gathered at the medical congress to share research.
   • The peace congress brought together leaders from many nations.

   Synonymeassemblyconferenceconventionconvocationmeetingsummitsymposium