noun
convocation
Convocation (noun) means the act of calling people together to meet.
noun
1
The act of calling people together to meet.
2
A group of people gathered together for a meeting.
3
A formal meeting of church leaders held to discuss religious matters.
"Convocation will sit in York too, so the northern church can have its say in how we worship God."
— Hilary Mantel, The Mirror and the Light (2020)
4
A formal gathering at a university where its official business is dealt with.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.
Rhymes for convocation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of convocation?
"convocation" (noun) means the act of calling people together to meet.
What are the different meanings of convocation?
"convocation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of calling people together to meet; 2. A group of people gathered together for a meeting; 3. A formal meeting of church leaders held to discuss religious matters.
