1. plural of congress; formal meetings or assemblies of representatives for discussion and decision-making
2. plural of Congress; national legislative bodies, especially the U.S. Congress
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific national legislatures

Examples

• The medical congresses attracted doctors from around the world.
• Several international congresses were held to discuss climate change.
• The historian studied the records of past Congresses.
• Academic congresses provide forums for sharing research findings.
• Political congresses often debate important national issues.
• The organization hosts annual congresses in different cities.