congress
noun/ˈkɑŋɡrəs/
Frequency rank: #1,018 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The national lawmaking body of the United States.
Example sentence
The members of the national legislature gathered in congress to discuss new laws.
Synonyms & related words
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