Congeries (Noun)
Meaning
A sum total of many heterogenous things taken together.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The city was a congeries of ancient and modern buildings, with crumbling temples standing next to sleek skyscrapers.
- Her antique shop was a congeries of assorted trinkets and treasures, each one more fascinating than the last.
- The museum's collection was a congeries of artifacts from around the world, showcasing the diversity of human creativity.
- The congeries of cultures in the city resulted in a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood, with food, music, and art from every continent.
- The congeries of scientific disciplines that merged to form the field of environmental science included biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.