1. members of a religious congregation; people who regularly attend a particular church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship

Examples

• The congregants gathered for Sunday morning service.
• Many congregants volunteered to help with the food drive.
• The rabbi addressed the congregants during the holiday celebration.
• New congregants were welcomed with a reception after the service.
• The church’s congregants come from diverse backgrounds.
• Several congregants formed a committee to organize community outreach programs.