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Synonyms of flock

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Another word for flock is congregation. Other synonyms of flock are fold, laity, floc, bunch and gaggle.

Synonyms and similar words for flock

nounA large number of people.

  • congregationA gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship, especially those present at a...

nounA religious congregation.

  • foldA group of sheep or goats, particularly those kept in a given enclosure.
  • laityPeople of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.

verbTo treat a pool with chemicals to remove suspended particles.

  • flocTo use a flocculant in (a swimming pool).

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Meaning of flock

  1. noun A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats or other livestock animals, or sometimes any group of animals.
  2. noun The group of sheep being watched by one shepherd.
  3. noun A large number of people.

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Questions about synonyms of flock

What is another word for flock?
Flock has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as congregation, fold, laity, floc, bunch, gaggle, horde and host.
What does flock mean?
Flock means a large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats or other livestock animals, or sometimes any group of animals.

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