HyperDic: continental_congress

English > 1 sense of the expression Continental Congress:
NOUNgroupContinental Congressthe legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution
English > Continental Congress: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation.
BroadercongressA meeting of elected or appointed representatives / representatives / representatives

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