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assembly

/əˈsɛm.bli/

[/əˈsɛm.bli/]

a gathering of students

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An assembly is a meeting of the whole school, usually at the start of the day. Announcements and talks are given at assembly.

Example

The whole school met for morning assembly.

The whole school met for morning assembly.

Etymology

From Old French 'assemblee' meaning a gathering.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for whole-school meetings in schools.

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