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convocation
[ kon-vuh-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn vəˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of convoking.
the state of being convoked.
a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
Anglican Church. either of the two provincial synods or assemblies of the clergy.
Protestant Episcopal Church.
- an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese.
- the area represented at such an assembly.
a formal assembly at a college or university, especially for a graduation ceremony.
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Origin of convocation
synonym study for convocation
3. See convention.
OTHER WORDS FROM convocation
con·vo·ca·tion·al, adjectivecon·vo·ca·tion·al·ly, adverbWords nearby convocation
convive, convivial, conviviality, convivium, convo, convocation, convocator, convoke, convolute, convoluted, convoluted tubule
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British Dictionary definitions for convocation
convocation
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of convocation
convocational, adjectiveconvocator, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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