congress
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɒŋɡres/ us MEETINGS
a large formal meeting of people who represent different organizations, countries, etc., at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged:
The union's annual congress voted on a resolution demanding that the government increase minimum wage levels.
the congress of the International Press Institute
POLITICS
a group of people who are elected to govern in some countries:
The Brazilian congress discussed reopening the inquiry.