ADJ

big, large
small
informal, private, public
illegal
family, political, religious, social

VERB + GATHERING

attend, go to
Women are not allowed to attend public gatherings
have, hold, organize
We're having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary
address

GATHERING + VERB

take place

PREP

~ of
The prime minister addressed a gathering of local government officials

PHRASES

a gathering of the clan/clans (humorous)
All the children and grandchildren are going to my parents' at Christmas for the annual gathering of the clan

ADJ

information, intelligence