convocation
Americannoun
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the act of convoking.
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the state of being convoked.
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a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
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Anglican Church. either of the two provincial synods or assemblies of the clergy.
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Protestant Episcopal Church.
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an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese.
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the area represented at such an assembly.
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a formal assembly at a college or university, especially for a graduation ceremony.
noun
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a large formal assembly, esp one specifically convened
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the act of convoking or state of being convoked
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Church of England either of the synods of the provinces of Canterbury or York
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Episcopal Church
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an assembly of the clergy and part of the laity of a diocese
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a district represented at such an assembly
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(sometimes capital) (in some British universities) a legislative assembly composed mainly of graduates
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(in India) a degree-awarding ceremony
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(in Australia and New Zealand) the graduate membership of a university
Related Words
See convention.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of convocation
1350–1400; Middle English convocacio ( u ) n (< Middle French ) < Latin convocātiōn- (stem of convocātiō ). See convoke, -ation
Explanation
A convocation is a calling together of people — or it can also refer to the group that has gathered in response to the convocation. A convocation of students might protest a new dress code policy. The noun convocation stems from the Latin word convocare, meaning "to call together," which combines the prefix com-, meaning "together," and vocare, meaning "to call." A convocation — or calling together — of citizens to unite in protest may bring an end to a country's unjust government. A convocation — or assembly — of workers might gather to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
Vocabulary lists containing convocation
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Example Sentences
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My colleagues Jemar Tisby, Kristin Du Mez and Diana Butler Bass at "The Convocation Unscripted" are holding a space for conversations about faith and the future of democracy.
From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024
Previously candidates were required to be nominated by 50 members of the University’s Convocation.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024
On April 2, Folt and Guzman took part in an Academic Honors Convocation in a campus ballroom with Tabassum and others.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024
A funeral service is planned Saturday at the Xavier University Convocation Center.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2021
“Didn’t you read about those fancy professors asking those questions in that—that Convocation? Why, they’d’ve let her right in. If it hadn’t been for those fraternity boys....”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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