assemblies
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɛmbɫiz// UK //ɐsˈɛmblɪz// as·sem·blies
n. a group of people gathered together for a shared purpose, such as a meeting or a protest.
n. a formal gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as legislation, worship, or collective decision-making.
The school assemblies start at nine o'clock.
The town hall held public assemblies to discuss the new zoning laws.
Historical assemblies, such as the Estates-General, often served as the primary mechanism for representing diverse social classes within a kingdom.