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Meetinghouse - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A meetinghouse is a building used for religious or public gatherings, often by Quakers or other groups. It serves as a place for worship, community events, or discussions.

meetinghouse

/ˈmiːtɪŋˌhaʊs/ /ˈmiːtɪŋˌhaʊs/

Definition:

A building used for religious or public gatherings, especially by Quakers or other groups.

Synonyms:

chapel, assembly hall, gathering place

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

private home, secular building

Common Collocations:

Quaker meetinghouse, historic meetinghouse, community meetinghouse

Derivatives:

meetinghouses, meetinghouse-style

Usage Tips:

Use "meetinghouse" to refer to a place of worship or assembly, often associated with simplicity and communal gatherings.

Common Phrases:

"old meetinghouse, " "Quaker meetinghouse, " "town meetinghouse"

Etymology:

Derived from "meeting" + "house," originating in the 17th century to describe places for religious or civic assemblies.

Examples:

  • 1. The Quakers built a simple meetinghouse in the village.
  • 2. We gathered at the old meetinghouse for Sunday service.
  • 3. The historic meetinghouse is now a museum.
  • 4. The town’s meetinghouse hosts community events weekly.

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