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Definition of convocation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
assemblyformal assembly or meeting of people
- The annual convocation was attended by all members.
2.
gatheringact of calling people together for a meeting
- The convocation of the council was scheduled for Monday.
3.
religionTECH. assembly of clergy for ecclesiastical affairsTECH.
- The convocation discussed important church matters.
4.
ceremonyTECH. US degree-awarding ceremony in IndiaTECH. US
- The convocation was a proud moment for the graduates.
5.
educationTECH. UK academic assembly for university businessTECH. UK
- The convocation addressed the university's future plans.
6.
membershipTECH. graduate membership of a university in Australia and New ZealandTECH.
- He joined the convocation after completing his degree.
Origin of convocation
Latin, convocare (to call together)
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religion
chairman of the lower house of convocation in the Anglican Church
Examples of convocation in a sentence
A convocation of experts was called to discuss the issue. A convocation of experts was held to discuss the issue. The university's convocation ceremony was attended by many. The convocation was attended by bishops from all over the country. A convocation of priests was held to address the new policies. The university held its annual convocation in the main hall.
Parents attended the convocation to celebrate their children's achievements. The convocation celebrated the achievements of the graduates. During the convocation, awards were distributed to top students. The convocation meets annually to discuss university matters. She received her convocation certificate in the mail.
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- French:réunion, rassemblement, ...
- German:Konvokation, Einberufung, ...
- Italian:convocazione, cerimonia di laurea, ...
- Spanish:convocatoria, asamblea eclesiástica, ...
- Portuguese:assembleia, convocação, ...
- Chinese:集会, 召集, ...
- Japanese:集会, 招集, ...
- Arabic:اجْتِمَاع رَسْمِي, دَعْوَةٌ, ...
- Hebrew:כִּינוּס, כִּינוּס, ...
- Russian:созыв, церковное собрание, ...
- Ukrainian:зібрання, скликання, ...
- Hindi:दीक्षांत समारोह, दीक्षांत, ...
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