meeting house

• Edifício usado para culto religioso ou reuniões comunitárias, especialmente associado às comunidades quacres (Sociedade dos Amigos), mas também utilizado por outras denominações protestantes e grupos comunitários.

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.

   Casa de oração

   • 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.

   Casa de encontros

   • 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.