Meaning of gathering in English
gathering
noun [ C ]
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a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group:

gathering of There will be a gathering of world leaders in Vienna next month.

social gathering They would sometimes see each other at parties and social gatherings (= when people meet for pleasure not work) around the university campus.

gathering
noun [ C ]
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/ˈɡæð·ə·rɪŋ/

a meeting of people coming together in a group:

We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come.

gathering
noun [ C ]
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a meeting in which many people come together as a group:

There will be a gathering of world leaders in Canada next month.