congregational: Meaning and Definition of

con•gre•ga•tion•al

Pronunciation: (kong"gri-gā'shu-nl), [key]
— adj.
  1. of or pertaining to a congregation: congregational singing.
  2. (cap.) pertaining or adhering to a form of Protestant church government in which each local church acts as an independent, self-governing body, while maintaining fellowship with like congregations.
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