noun
gathering place; assembly hall; auditorium
A general term for a physical location where people meet, such as a community hall, conference room, or auditorium.
町内会の集会場でバザーが開かれた。
A bazaar was held at the neighborhood association's gathering place.
この建物には大
This building has a large assembly hall.
ホール is a loanword often used for halls in modern buildings, whereas 集会場 can sound more traditional or community-oriented.
Compound of 集会 (しゅうかい, 'meeting, assembly') and 場 (じょう, 'place').