PoliticsSeptember 2, 2026

congeries

KON-juh-reez

Definition

A miscellaneous collection, jumble, or disorderly heap of various people or things.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'congeries,' meaning a pile or heap. It entered English in the 17th century to denote a collection of items or people brought together without necessarily forming an organized whole.

In the news

The word describes the disorganized and shifting group of various right-wing political parties operating in Israel. It emphasizes the complexity and lack of cohesion within that political faction.

The Israeli Right’s Pre-Election Dance

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