1. the act of gathering or assembling together
Usage: formal

Examples

• The annual foregathering of alumni brought together graduates from five decades.
• The family’s foregathering at the old homestead was a cherished tradition.
• The foregathering of scholars provided an opportunity to share research findings.
• Local artists organized a foregathering to discuss their upcoming exhibition.
• The foregathering of community leaders addressed pressing neighborhood concerns.
• Their foregathering in the town square drew curious onlookers.