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convenção — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • convent noun A community of nuns or monks living together under religious vows, or the building where they live.
  • convention noun A large formal gathering of people who share a profession, interest, or cause.

Senses

convenção is used for these senses in English:

  • convent A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
  • convention (international law) A treaty or supplement to such.

convent — full definition

  1. noun A community of nuns or monks living together under religious vows, or the building where they live.
  2. noun A school run by such a religious community.

convention — full definition

  1. noun A large formal gathering of people who share a profession, interest, or cause.
  2. noun A formal agreement between countries or groups, often part of international law.
  3. noun An accepted way of doing something, followed simply because it is customary.

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