1A gathering or assembly of people for a particular purpose — ranging from a small neighborhood meeting to a large-scale rally or demonstration.
来週、町内会の集会が公民館で開かれる。
A neighborhood association meeting will be held at the community center next week.
学生たちは校庭で集会を開き、意見を交換した。
The students held an assembly in the schoolyard and exchanged opinions.
政府に抗議する集会が各地で行われた。
Rallies protesting the government were held across the country.