convocation
ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən
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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.
assembly gathering
2.
gatheringact of calling people together for a meeting
  • The convocation of the council was scheduled for Monday.
assembly gathering
3.
religionTECH.assembly of clergy for ecclesiastical affairsTECH.
  • The convocation discussed important church matters.
assembly gathering meeting
4.
ceremonyTECH.USdegree-awarding ceremony in IndiaTECH.US
  • The convocation was a proud moment for the graduates.
commencement graduation
5.
educationTECH.UKacademic assembly for university businessTECH.UK
  • The convocation addressed the university's future plans.
assembly gathering
6.
membershipTECH.graduate membership of a university in Australia and New ZealandTECH.
  • He joined the convocation after completing his degree.
assembly gathering meeting
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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.

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  1. French:réunion, rassemblement, ...
  2. German:Konvokation, Einberufung, ...
  3. Italian:convocazione, cerimonia di laurea, ...
  4. Spanish:convocatoria, asamblea eclesiástica, ...
  5. Portuguese:assembleia, convocação, ...
  6. Chinese:集会, 召集, ...
  7. Japanese:集会, 招集, ...
  8. Arabic:اجْتِمَاع رَسْمِي, دَعْوَةٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּינוּס, כִּינוּס, ...
  10. Russian:созыв, церковное собрание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зібрання, скликання, ...
  12. Hindi:दीक्षांत समारोह, दीक्षांत, ...
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